Appetizer for 12
Jalapeño Cornbread Muffins
These gluten-free cornmeal muffins mix jalapeños, buttermilk, and pumpkin puree before baking until firm and lightly browned.
Typical price
$1.11for 4 servings
$0.28 per serving$1.11 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: minimalistbaker.com
- 30 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 12servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 1.5 oz | $0.60Typical price |
| Canned pumpkin$0.14/oz typical | 2.75 oz | $0.40Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 1 | $0.30Typical price |
| Buttermilk$0.05/oz typical | 8.5 oz | $0.43Typical price |
| Cornmeal, grits, polenta$0.08/oz typical | 5 oz | $0.40Typical price |
| Poblano and other fresh chiles$0.60 each typical | 2 | $1.20Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $3.32 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Honey or maple syrupSugar and brown sugarFlourBaking powder and soda
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp melted butter
- 1/3 cup pumpkin puree or unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup raw or granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup low-fat buttermilk
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup gluten-free flour blend
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 2 jalapeños
Steps
- Heat the oven to 400 F and oil a 12-cup muffin pan.
- Stir the melted butter, pumpkin puree, honey, sugar, egg, and buttermilk in a large bowl.
- Mix in the cornmeal, gluten-free flour, salt, and baking soda until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped jalapeños and divide the batter among the muffin cups.
- Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, until the tops are lightly browned and the centers are firm.
- Cool the muffins in the pan for 5 minutes.
Swaps
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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