Description
Jalapeño Cornbread Bites are a delightful fusion of sweet and spicy flavors, perfect for any gathering. These bite-sized treats offer a fluffy cornbread texture with a zesty kick from fresh jalapeños. Ideal as appetizers or side dishes, they’re quick to prepare and sure to impress guests at casual family meals or lively parties. Serve them warm with butter or salsa for an irresistible snack experience!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 2 fresh jalapeños, diced
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a mini muffin tin.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs and milk; add melted butter and mix until frothy.
- Combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients, then gently fold in the diced jalapeños.
- Spoon the batter into the muffin tin about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cornbread bite (30g)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg