Fluffy Corn Muffins With Cheese And Jalapenos (mulanje Mountain Muffins)
These Fluffy Corn Muffins with Cheese and Jalapenos, also known as Mulanje Mountain Muffins, are a delicious and spicy treat from Malawian cuisine. They are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a side dish for soups and stews.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/4 cups milk
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 jalapenos, seeded and finely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a muffin tin or line with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, combine the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, vegetable oil, and eggs.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Gently fold in the shredded cheese and chopped jalapenos.
- Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the muffins are golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 15 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 20 minutes
- Total time:
- 35 minutes
- Cooking method
- Oven
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 180 per muffin
- Carbohydrates
- 25g
- Protein
- 4g
- Fat
- 7g
Supplies
Muffin tin Paper liners (optional)
Tools
Whisk Large mixing bowl Measuring cups and spoons Spatula
Serving suggestions
Serve the Fluffy Corn Muffins with Cheese and Jalapenos warm with a dollop of butter or alongside a bowl of chili or soup.
Tips & tricks
For a milder version, remove the seeds from the jalapenos or substitute with milder peppers.
Cost
$8