Mexican-Flavored Cheese and Jalapeno Muffins - High-Altitude Recipe
These muffins are packed with cheese, Mexican spices, and pickled jalapenos for a savory and slightly spicy treat!
Special Equipment Needed
- 1 12-cup muffin pan
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour +4 tablespoons
- 1 ½ tablespoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon Mexican spice blend
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk +3 tablespoons
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup unsalted butter melted and cooled slightly
- 3 cups Mexican blend shredded cheese
- 3 tablespoons pickled jalapeno slices chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F. Grease and flour a 12 cup muffin pan and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, and Mexican spice blend. (If you don't have Mexican spice blend, use a packet of taco seasoning.)1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 ½ tablespoon baking powder, 1 tablespoon sugar, 1 teaspoon Mexican spice blend, ½ teaspoon salt
- Whisk the milk, egg, and melted butter together in a small bowl.1 cup milk, 1 large egg, ¼ cup unsalted butter
- Pour the milk mixture into the dry ingredients and stir to incorporate.
- Before the mixture is entirely mixed, add the Mexican cheese blend and chopped jalapeno. Stir to make sure that the mixture is evenly moistened and the cheese is well distributed.3 cups Mexican blend shredded cheese, 3 tablespoons pickled jalapeno slices
- Spoon the batter evenly into the muffin pan.
- Bake the muffins for 30 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
Nutrition Estimate
Calories: 215kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 9gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 483mgPotassium: 83mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 401IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 304mgIron: 1mg
THIS RECIPE IS FROM
The Spice of Your Life - https://thespiceofyourlife.com
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