Cheddar Jalapeño Cornbread Muffins with Melty Centers
These Cheddar Jalapeño Cornbread Muffins balance gentle sweetness with a warm pepper kick, baked until tender with a gooey mozzarella surprise inside. The crumb is moist yet sturdy, punctuated by sharp cheddar and bits of jalapeño for flavor in every bite. Serve Cheddar Jalapeño Cornbread Muffins alongside chili, barbecue, or as a game-day snack fresh from the oven.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Cheddar Jalapeño Cornbread Muffins with Melty Centers, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 45 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 37 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 23
- Heart Health
- 60
- Metabolic
- 20
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 31
- Performance
- 25
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease or line 12 muffin cups.
- 2
In a large bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, baking powder, and salt; stir in honey, egg, milk, and vegetable oil; mix until well blended. Fold in shredded sharp Cheddar cheese and chopped jalapeños. Pour or spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups.
- 3
Place a mozzarella piece in the center of each muffin and add one jalapeño slice.
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean, about 14 minutes.
- Calories 353.17 kcal Moderate 18%
- Protein 16.54 g Good Source 33%
- Carbohydrate 31.13 g 11%
- Total Fat 19.51 g High 25%
- Saturated Fat 9.41 g High 47%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 63.45 mg High 21%
- Sodium 356.84 mg Moderate 16%
- Dietary Fiber 2.02 g Low Source 7%
- Total Sugars 9.25 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 361.54 mg Good Source 28%
- Iron 1.04 mg Low Source 6%
- Potassium 104.4 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 81.8 mcg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin C 2.8 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin D 0.33 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
About This Recipe
Cheddar Jalapeño Cornbread Muffins with Melty Centers is made with 12 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Cornmeal, and Eggs. Each serving provides about 353.17 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cheddar Jalapeño Cornbread Muffins with Melty Centers made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Cornmeal, Eggs, Honey. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Cheddar Jalapeño Cornbread Muffins with Melty Centers?
- About 30 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 353.17 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cheddar Jalapeño Cornbread Muffins with Melty Centers easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Cheddar Jalapeño Cornbread Muffins with Melty Centers healthy?
- Cheddar Jalapeño Cornbread Muffins with Melty Centers has an easyChef Pro health score of 29/100. Per serving, it provides 353.17 calories and 16.54 g of protein, or 33% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 356.84 mg (16% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 9.41 g (47% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Corn, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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