Side dishe for 12
Cheddar Jalapeño Cornbread Muffins
Cornmeal muffins combine creamed corn, cheddar, jalapeños, and onion in a tender batter baked until firm.
Typical price
$2.14for 4 servings
$0.53 per serving$2.14 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Photo: holajalapeno.com
- 45 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 12servings as written
- $typical cost tier
MexicanVegetarianBudgetSide dishesGame dayBack to school
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Cornmeal, grits, polenta$0.08/oz typical | 5 oz | $0.40Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 1 | $0.30Typical price |
| Buttermilk$0.05/oz typical | 2.25 oz | $0.11Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.40Typical price |
| Corn kernels$0.09/oz typical | 15 oz | $1.33Typical price |
| Swiss, provolone, gouda$0.40/oz typical | 6 oz | $2.40Typical price |
| Poblano and other fresh chiles$0.60 each typical | 1.5 | $0.90Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.15 lb | $0.20Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $6.42 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
FlourSugar and brown sugarBaking powder and sodaSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 3 tbsp granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cans (14 3/4 oz) creamed corn
- 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar or monterey jack cheese
- 3 jalapeños (optional)
- 1/2 cup finely diced sweet yellow onion
- butter and honey (optional)
Steps
- Heat the oven to 375 F and grease a 12-cup muffin pan with butter.
- Whisk the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
- Stir in the egg, buttermilk, melted butter, creamed corn, cheese, chopped jalapeños, and onion.
- Divide the batter among the muffin cups.
- Bake for 20 to 23 minutes, until the muffins are firm and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool the muffins in the pan for 5 minutes.
Swaps
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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