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=== Muffin Batter === | === Muffin Batter === | ||
* All-purpose flour | * 2 1/2 c All-purpose flour | ||
* Baking powder | * 1 T Baking powder | ||
* Salt | * 1 t Salt | ||
* Garlic powder | * 1/4 t Garlic powder | ||
* Onion powder | * 1/4 t Onion powder | ||
* Fresh jalapeño | * 1 Fresh jalapeño pepper, diced or 2 T canned jalapeno | ||
* Sharp cheddar cheese | * 4 oz Sharp cheddar cheese chopped into 1/4 in cubes | ||
* Parmesan cheese | * 2 oz Parmesan cheese roughly grated | ||
* Egg | * 1 large Egg | ||
* Milk | * 1 c Milk | ||
* Sour cream | * 1/2 c Sour cream | ||
* Butter | * 4 T Butter | ||
=== Cream Cheese Filling === | === Cream Cheese Filling === | ||
* Cream cheese | * 8 oz Cream cheese | ||
* Reserved muffin batter | * 1/4 c Reserved muffin batter | ||
* Diced jalapeño | * 1 Diced jalapeño pepper or 2 T canned jalapeno | ||
== Preparation == | == Preparation == | ||
# Preheat the oven and prepare | # Preheat the oven and prepare 12 muffin tins. | ||
# Mix the dry ingredients, then toss with | # Mix the dry ingredients, then toss with cheddar and 1/3 c of the Parmesan and jalapeños. | ||
# Combine wet ingredients separately and gently fold into the dry mixture. | # Combine wet ingredients separately and gently fold into the dry mixture. | ||
# Set aside a | # Set aside a 1/4 c of batter for the filling. | ||
# Mix cream cheese with the reserved batter and jalapeños. | # Mix cream cheese with the reserved batter and jalapeños. | ||
# Layer batter and cream cheese filling into muffin cups. | # Layer batter and cream cheese filling into muffin cups. | ||
# Bake until golden and fully cooked, then cool briefly before serving.<ref name="CarlsbadCravings" /> | # Sprinkle remaining parmesan on top of the muffins | ||
# Bake at 375 degrees F for 20-25 min or until golden and fully cooked, then cool briefly before serving. | |||
<ref name="CarlsbadCravings" /> | |||
== Notes == | |||
Try with smoked paprika, chili powder and cayenne pepper. Also add diced onions and pimentos. Add 2 T of mayo to the cream cheese. | |||
== Nutrition (Approximate, per muffin) == | == Nutrition (Approximate, per muffin) == | ||
Latest revision as of 18:30, 3 January 2026
Jalapeño Popper Cheese Muffins
Jalapeño Popper Cheese Muffins are savory baked muffins inspired by classic jalapeño poppers. They feature a moist cheese-based batter with diced jalapeños and a creamy, slightly spicy cream cheese filling baked into the center.<ref name="CarlsbadCravings" />
Ingredients
Muffin Batter
- 2 1/2 c All-purpose flour
- 1 T Baking powder
- 1 t Salt
- 1/4 t Garlic powder
- 1/4 t Onion powder
- 1 Fresh jalapeño pepper, diced or 2 T canned jalapeno
- 4 oz Sharp cheddar cheese chopped into 1/4 in cubes
- 2 oz Parmesan cheese roughly grated
- 1 large Egg
- 1 c Milk
- 1/2 c Sour cream
- 4 T Butter
Cream Cheese Filling
- 8 oz Cream cheese
- 1/4 c Reserved muffin batter
- 1 Diced jalapeño pepper or 2 T canned jalapeno
Preparation
- Preheat the oven and prepare 12 muffin tins.
- Mix the dry ingredients, then toss with cheddar and 1/3 c of the Parmesan and jalapeños.
- Combine wet ingredients separately and gently fold into the dry mixture.
- Set aside a 1/4 c of batter for the filling.
- Mix cream cheese with the reserved batter and jalapeños.
- Layer batter and cream cheese filling into muffin cups.
- Sprinkle remaining parmesan on top of the muffins
- Bake at 375 degrees F for 20-25 min or until golden and fully cooked, then cool briefly before serving.
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Notes
Try with smoked paprika, chili powder and cayenne pepper. Also add diced onions and pimentos. Add 2 T of mayo to the cream cheese.
Nutrition (Approximate, per muffin)
| Calories | Fat | Carbohydrates | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|
| ~260 kcal | ~16 g | ~22 g | ~8 g |
Storage
Muffins may be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for several days. Reheat briefly before serving if desired.
Gallery
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Finished muffins
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Cream cheese center
References
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