These easy Jiffy Jalapeño Cheddar Cornbread Muffins are the perfect combination of sweet, savory, and slightly spicy. Made with Jiffy cornbread mix, fresh jalapeños, and cheddar cheese, they're moist, flavorful, and ready in under 30 minutes. They are a perfect side for chili, soups, and BBQ.
Ingredients
Substitutions
Milk: Whole milk will give you a moister cornbread, but a reduced-fat milk will work as well! I've also tested buttermilk in this recipe, you will need to use ½ cup per box instead of ⅓ cup. The acidity of the buttermilk may curdle your eggs, so I like to mix the buttermilk in first, then the eggs.
Cheddar Cheese: I like to use sharp cheddar so the cheese flavor doesn't get lost in the cornbread. You can also use a Gouda or pepper jack cheese.
Jalapeño: Two jalapeños will give you a light jalapeño taste. These muffins are not spicy at all. If you want some spice, keep the seeds from one of the jalapenos.
How to Make Jiffy Jalapeño Cornbread
Mix
In a mixing bowl, combine all of the ingredients until the batter is evenly mixed.
Fill Tin
Divide the batter among the muffin cups, filling them evenly. Top each one with a jalapeno slice.
Bake
Bake for 17-20 minutes, or until the muffins are golden brown and cooked through. Let them cool slightly before serving warm.
Tips
Spice: Using two unseeded jalapeños will give you a mild flavor and heat. Leave some seeds for a spicier muffin.
How to Store Leftovers: Place leftover cornbread in an airtight container or a large ziplock bag. Store at room temperature for about two days or in the fridge for a week.
You can alos freeze them for up to 3 months. To defrost, thaw in the fridge overnight or on the counter for 1-2 hours. Served alongside chili, shredded beef enchiladas, or hearty soups.
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Jiffy Jalapeño Cornbread Muffins with Cheddar
Ingredients
- 2 packages of jiffy cornbread mix 8.5 oz each
- ⅔ cup whole milk (see notes for buttermilk)
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 eggs
- 2 jalapeño, deseeded and diced include some seeds for more spice
- 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced into 12 slices
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400F. Lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin or coat with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the corn muffin mix, milk, cheddar cheese, eggs, and diced jalapeños. Stir until just combined; do not overmix.
- Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full. Top each one with a sliced jalapeno.
- Bake for 17-20 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Nutrition
The nutritional information provided is an estimate and may vary based on the ingredients used.
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Tosha says
The first time I made this, it was a hit! the second time, I forgot a box of cornbread and added extra cheese. This goof up accidently made egg souffle! It was amazing too! So this same great recipe, but with only one box, extra cheese, and any add in like bacon, jalepeno, ham etc, makes an amazing egg souffle!
Nikki D says
Bomb dot com. EZ PZ and so friggin' good! Thanks!
Linda says
How long to bake and at what oven temperature to make in an 8x8 pan?...Thanks in advance fellow bakers!
Megan Torres says
Hi Linda! You can bake this at 400F for 16-20 minutes in an 8x8 pan.
Linda says
Thank you!
Katie says
Can you make this in mini muffins ? How much would it change ?
Megan says
The cook time would be 12 to 15 minutes.
Jessica says
can you make this in a pan instead of muffins? if so,what size baking dish?
Megan says
Sure, bake at 400F in a 9×13 inch baking pan for 20-25 minutes.
E J Fields says
Thanks! I was wanting to bake in a pan too!!
Shonda Sims says
I made this for my daughter. I researched several recipes before finding yours & it was the simplest & overall good. This will be a Staple in our family. Thank you for the recipe. 👍🏽🙌🏾🥰
Heidi says
Jiffy cornbread mix has wheat flour in it, so NOT gluten free. Just an FYI.
Megan says
Yes, thank you for mentioning that! Nowhere on this page do I say this recipe is gluten-free. Some people may be confused if they are coming to this recipe from Pinterest. For some reason, Pinterest has labeled this recipe gluten-free, and I have no way of correcting it.
Kent says
Bob’s red mill has gluten free corn bread mix. I subbed and used the same proportions for everything. I Always add a bit more spice and cheese.