Zesty Jalapeno Corn Muffins Recipe

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I make these tender corn muffins at least twice a month. My husband and relatives love the zippy flavor.

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Zesty Jalapeno Corn Muffins Recipe

Prep: 20 min. Bake: 20 min.

Yield: 12 Servings

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Ingredients

2 packages (8-1/2 ounces each) corn bread/muffin mix
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon grated lime peel
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 eggs
2/3 cup buttermilk
4 ounces cream cheese, cubed
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced
4 green onions, finely chopped

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the muffin mixes, cilantro, lime peel and cumin. Whisk eggs and buttermilk; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in the cream cheese, jalapenos and onions.
Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 400° for 16-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in muffin comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm. Yield: 1 dozen.

Editor's Note: Wear disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers; the oils can burn skin. Avoid touching your face.

Nutritional Facts 1 muffin equals 217 calories, 8 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 55 mg cholesterol, 389 mg sodium, 31 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 5 g protein.

Originally published as Zesty Jalapeno Corn Muffins in Country February/March 2010, p49