Delicious and spicy Green Chile Corn Muffins recipe

These Green Chile Corn Muffins are a perfect blend of heat and sweetness, making them a crowd-pleasing side dish. Packed with spicy green chiles and sweet corn, these muffins are moist, tender, and full of flavor. Whether you serve them for breakfast, brunch, or as a side to your favorite Tex-Mex dish, these muffins are sure to be a hit!

Ingredients

• 1 cup yellow cornmeal
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup canned sweet corn kernels, drained
• 1/2 cup diced canned green chiles, drained
• 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a muffin pan or line with muffin liners.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted butter, buttermilk, and eggs. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
4. Add the corn kernels, diced green chiles, and shredded cheddar cheese to the batter. Fold gently until evenly distributed.
5. Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin pan, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
6. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
7. Remove from the oven and let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.

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