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Traeger Jalapeno Cheddar Cornbread Muffins

If you love a good cornbread, this is the recipe for you! We took an easy homemade cornbread recipe and mixed in some fresh chopped jalapeños and shredded cheddar cheese for one of the best cornbread muffins EVER. Make our Homemade Jalapeño Cheddar Cornbread Muffins on the Traeger today!

Jalapeño Cheddar Cornbread Muffins

If you’re a fan of spicy and cheesy foods, then these jalapeno cheddar cornbread muffins are the perfect treat for you. These muffins combine the sweet and savory flavors of cornbread with the spicy kick of jalapenos and the creamy goodness of cheddar cheese. They are a delicious and easy-to-make addition to any meal, whether you’re serving them as a side dish or a snack.

Cornbread muffins are a classic Southern comfort food, and they’re a great way to add some flavor to any meal. The addition of jalapenos and cheddar cheese takes these muffins to the next level, adding an extra layer of flavor and texture. These muffins are perfect for those who love a little heat in their food, but you can adjust the level of spiciness to suit your personal preferences.

Not only are these muffins delicious, but they’re also easy to make. You can whip up a batch in no time with just a few simple ingredients, including cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, milk, eggs, jalapenos, and cheddar cheese. Whether you’re a seasoned chef or a beginner in the kitchen, you’ll be able to make these muffins, and they will be amazing.

Jalapeño Cheddar Cornbread Muffins shopping list

Wondering if you have to hit the store? Here’s the list of items you’ll need to make this recipe. For specific amounts, please refer to the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post.

  • jalapenos
  • sugar
  • honey
  • butter
  • eggs
  • baking soda
  • buttermilk
  • salt
  • cornmeal
  • flour
  • sharp cheddar cheese

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Jalapeño Cheddar Cornbread Muffins

How to make Jalapeño Cheddar Cornbread Muffins

This is just the overview so you can see what you’re actually getting into here. When you are cooking, you’ll want to use the full recipe at the bottom of the page.

1

Preheat

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Fire up your grill (or oven) to 350°F. Line your muffin tin with paper liners or spray REALLY well with baking spray.

2

Mix it up

There’s an order to this, so make sure to follow the specific directions in the recipe card and DON’T OVER-MIX!

Fill the muffin tins until they are slightly heaped.

3

Bake

Place the muffin pan in the Traeger (or the oven) and bake for about 15 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out with moist crumbs.

4

Enjoy

Drizzle with honey (or hot honey if you love the spice) and enjoy!

Serve these with our Traeger Over The Top Chili!

Jalapeno Cheddar Cornbread Muffins

Jalapeño Cheddar Cornbread Muffins FAQ

Can this recipe be made ahead of time?

Yes! These muffins are just as good on the second day as they are on the first, so if you need to do some meal prep ahead of time, do it!

How spicy are these muffins?

It depends on how spicy the jalapeños you put in the muffins are. If you are sensitive to spice, do a little taste test on the peppers. If they are super spicy, don’t stir as many in as the recipe calls for.

You can use Colby Jack cheese instead of shredded cheddar if that’s what you have around. You can also sub the buttermilk for regular milk (WHOLE) in a pinch, but they won’t be quite as good. Fair warning!

Yield: 12 servings

Jalapeño Cheddar Cornbread Muffins

Jalapeño Cheddar Cornbread Muffins

These cornbread muffins are full of cheese and jalapeno peppers, and are the perfect accompaniment to a giant bowl of chili with some honey drizzled on top.

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/2 cup salted butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 1 cup flour
  • 2 jalapeños, seeded and chopped
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°. Prepare muffin tins by lining and spraying, or if your muffin tin is well seasoned or you have the fancy silicone kind, spray it with baking spray and skip the liners.
  2. Mix together the sugar, honey, and melted butter until they are combined.
  3. Add in your eggs, baking soda, and buttermilk.
  4. Whisk for 1 minute, or until the mixture is well combined.
  5. Add in the salt, cornmeal, and flour. Mix only until moistened. Do NOT overmix!
  6. Add in the jalapeno and cheddar last and gently stir in.
  7. Place in a prepared muffin tin and fill until slightly heaped. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

12

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 286Total Fat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 66mgSodium: 356mgCarbohydrates: 34gFiber: 1gSugar: 18gProtein: 7g

Nutrition data provided here is only an estimate. If you are tracking these things for medical purposes please consult an outside, trusted source. Thanks!

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Lisa

Monday 27th of October 2014

I've made these a few times and just finished up another batch a couple minutes ago. I make my boyfriend a big pot of chili and portion it out for easy lunches. The cornbread muffins are the perfect accompaniment. He loves them and even brings an extra sometimes to work because his coworkers get jealous. I've never had one all to myself but I did try one once or twice and it was amazing. Thank you so much for sharing this recipe :)

Nicole Johnson

Tuesday 28th of October 2014

My pleasure! Thank you so much for taking the time to stop by and let me know. I'm so glad this has become a regular thing in your kitchen. <3

Sulli

Saturday 21st of December 2013

About how many muffins does this make?

OrWhateverYouDo1

Saturday 21st of December 2013

I believe this made about a dozen.

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