Green Chili Corn Muffins

Name: Green Chili Corn Muffins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 16 servings.
Ingredients: 1 package (8-1/2 ounces) cornbread/muffin mix; 1 package (9 ounces) yellow cake mix; 2 large eggs; 1/2 cup 2% milk; 1/3 cup water; 2 tablespoons canola oil; 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies, drained; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided

While visiting a local Mexican restaurant, I sampled a spicy corn muffin with a surprising sweetness. This recipe is a result of numerous attempts to re-create that treat using convenient mixes. These moist muffins are tasty with Mexican dishes, chili and soup. -Melissa Cook, Chico, California

Ingredients

1 package (8-1/2 ounces) cornbread/muffin mix
1 package (9 ounces) yellow cake mix
2 large eggs
1/2 cup 2% milk
1/3 cup water
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies, drained
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided

Directions

In a large bowl, combine cornbread and cake mixes. In another bowl, combine the eggs, milk, water and oil. Stir into the dry ingredients just until moistened. Add chilies and 3/4 cup cheese.
Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 350° for 20-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Immediately sprinkle with remaining cheese. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 183 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 38mg cholesterol, 307mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.

Originally published as Green Chili Corn Muffins in Quick Cooking November/December 1999

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bonito15

Apr 1, 2017

These are really really good - I did substitute a pepper jack cheese and just a sprinkle of chili powder - huge hit at our house.
nursechef

Oct 8, 2010

Loved the sweetness of these. The only thing I'd change next time is adding some fresh jalapenos for a little more kick. The chilies were too bland for my liking with the sweetness of the cake mix. Also I won't sprinkle with cheese next time.
D. Licious

Oct 1, 2009

Thanks for this great recipe! The muffins are light and delicious. I put all the cheese in the mix and made a savory topping with cream cheese, honey, hot sauce, buttermilk and some of the chilis. Garnished with small red pepper slices.
scrambledwithcheese

Apr 17, 2008

Flavor is okay, but the cheese on top hardens in a few minutes and is gross. I'd rather just make a box of Jiffy cornbread mix than make these again.