Spicy Blue Corn Bacon Muffins
These savory Spicy Blue Corn Bacon Muffins are the perfect accompaniment to your favorite chili or any Tex-Mex meal. With a blend of blue cornmeal, crunchy bacon bits, and spicy jalapeños, these muffins provide a delightful mix of textures and flavors. The earthy taste of the cornmeal combined with the smoky, salty bacon and the slight heat of the jalapeños creates a symphony of flavors in every bite. Ideal for brunch, lunch or as a side at dinner, these muffins are sure to become a family favorite.
10-12 muffins
Servings
N/A
Calories
10
Ingredients
Ingredients
flour
1 cup
blue cornmeal
3/4 cup (yellow cornmeal can be substituted)
sugar
1/3 cup
baking powder
3 teaspoons
salt
3/4 teaspoon
buttermilk
1 cup
egg
1 (beaten)
melted butter or margarine
2 tablespoons
bacon bits
2 tablespoons
jalapeños
2 (stems and seeds removed, chopped, can add more for extra heat)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
2
Grease a muffin tin or line with paper baking cups.
3
In a medium bowl, mix together the dry ingredients: flour, blue cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
4
In a large mixing bowl, combine the wet ingredients: buttermilk, beaten egg, and melted butter or margarine. Stir until well blended.
5
Add the bacon bits and chopped jalapeños to the wet mixture and mix until evenly distributed.
6
Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just incorporated. Avoid overmixing.
7
Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about two-thirds full.
8
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
9
Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for about 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the name of this recipe?
The recipe is for Spicy Blue Corn Bacon Muffins.
What is the flavor profile of these muffins?
These muffins feature a savory blend of earthy blue cornmeal, smoky and salty bacon, and a slight heat from jalapeños.
What can I serve these muffins with?
They are a perfect accompaniment to chili, Tex-Mex meals, or suitable for brunch and lunch.
Can I substitute the blue cornmeal?
Yes, yellow cornmeal can be substituted for blue cornmeal.
How many muffins does this recipe make?
The recipe yields approximately 10-12 muffins.
What is the required oven temperature?
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
How much flour is needed?
The recipe requires 1 cup of flour.
How much blue cornmeal is used?
You will need 3/4 cup of blue cornmeal.
How much sugar is included in the dry ingredients?
The recipe calls for 1/3 cup of sugar.
How much baking powder is required?
The recipe uses 3 teaspoons of baking powder.
What amount of salt is added to the dry mix?
Use 3/4 teaspoon of salt.
How much buttermilk is used?
The recipe requires 1 cup of buttermilk.
How many eggs are needed?
One beaten egg is required.
How much butter or margarine should be used?
The recipe calls for 2 tablespoons of melted butter or margarine.
How many bacon bits are included?
Use 2 tablespoons of bacon bits.
How many jalapeños are needed?
The recipe calls for 2 jalapeños, though you can add more for extra heat.
How should the jalapeños be prepared?
Remove the stems and seeds, then chop them.
How do I prepare the muffin tin?
Grease the muffin tin or line it with paper baking cups.
What are the dry ingredients in this recipe?
The dry ingredients are flour, blue cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
What are the wet ingredients in this recipe?
The wet ingredients are buttermilk, a beaten egg, and melted butter or margarine.
When do I add the bacon and jalapeños?
Add the bacon bits and chopped jalapeños to the wet mixture before combining with the dry ingredients.
How should I combine the dry and wet ingredients?
Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just incorporated.
Why should I avoid overmixing the batter?
Avoiding overmixing ensures the muffins maintain the correct texture.
How full should I fill the muffin cups?
Spoon the batter into the prepared tin, filling each cup about two-thirds full.
What is the baking time for these muffins?
Bake for 20-25 minutes.
How do I check if the muffins are done?
Insert a toothpick into the center of a muffin; if it comes out clean, they are finished.
How long should the muffins cool in the tin?
Allow them to cool in the tin for about 5 minutes.
Where should the muffins finish cooling?
Transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Is this recipe considered spicy?
Yes, it includes jalapeños for heat, which can be adjusted to preference.
What category of food does this fall under?
This recipe is categorized as a savory quick bread or savory muffin.