- Level: Easy
- Yield: 6 muffins
- Nutritional Information Per Serving (1 of 6 servings): Calories 234, Total Fat 10 g, Saturated Fat 6 g, Carbohydrates 29 g, Dietary Fiber 1 g, Sugar 4 g, Protein 6 g, Cholesterol 84 mg, Sodium 233 mg
- 2 ounces (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons finely chopped onion
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup finely diced red bell pepper
- 1 jalapeo pepper, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh or frozen corn, thawed
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped cilantro leaves
- 3/4 cup blue cornmeal (yellow cornmeal can be used as a substitute)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- Position a rack in the center of your oven and preheat to 400F. Lightly grease a six-well muffin pan with non-stick sprayget ready for fluffy, flavorful bites!
- Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, sauting until tender and fragrant, infusing every muffin with savory goodness.
- In a large bowl, whisk milk and eggs until smooth. Stir in red bell pepper, jalapeo, corn, and cilantro for a vibrant, spicy kick. Fold in the warm butter mixture.
- In another bowl, mix blue cornmeal, flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar. Gently combine dry ingredients with wet just until blendeddon't overmix for tender results!
- Divide batter evenly into muffin cups. Bake 16 minutes, rotating halfway, until golden and set. Enjoy these irresistible blue corn muffins bursting with fresh flavors!
