Here’s a savory twist on cornbread with a Jalapeño Cornbread Madeleines (or Muffins) recipe! These mini cornbread cakes are perfectly light, with a slight kick of heat from the jalapeños.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder (optional)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk (or regular milk)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (optional for extra flavor)
- 2-3 fresh jalapeños, finely chopped (seeds removed for less heat, if preferred)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional for extra flavor)
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). If using a madeleine pan, grease and flour the pan, or use muffin liners for muffin tins.
2. Mix dry ingredients:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and garlic powder (if using). Stir until all dry ingredients are well mixed.
3. Mix wet ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, buttermilk, and melted butter until smooth.
4. Combine:
- Slowly add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir just until combined. The batter will be slightly lumpy, but that’s okay.
5. Add mix-ins:
- Fold in the shredded cheddar cheese (if using), chopped jalapeños, and cilantro (if using) to the batter. Be careful not to overmix.
6. Fill pans:
- Spoon the batter into your prepared madeleine pan or muffin tin. If you’re using a madeleine pan, fill each mold about 2/3 full. For muffins, fill about 3/4 full.
7. Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes (for madeleines) or 18-22 minutes (for muffins), or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the tops are golden brown.
8. Serve:
- Let the cornbread madeleines or muffins cool slightly before removing from the pan. Serve warm with butter, honey, or your favorite dipping sauce.
Enjoy!
These jalapeño cornbread madeleines (or muffins) are perfect for serving at BBQs, as a side dish with soups, or as a fun and flavorful snack. They have a nice balance of sweet, savory, and spicy!