Best 9 Chili Cornmeal Muffins Recipes

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When you're looking for a quick and delicious snack or breakfast, chili cornmeal muffins are a great option. These tasty treats combine the savory flavors of chili with the sweet and nutty flavors of cornmeal, creating a delightful combination that's sure to please the whole family. They're also incredibly easy to make, so you can have them ready in no time. With just a few simple ingredients, you can whip up a batch of chili cornmeal muffins that are fluffy, moist, and packed with flavor.

Let's cook with our recipes!

CHILI CORN MUFFINS



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Hot corn bread was one of my childhood favorites. This muffin version with a Southwest flavor that I devised is now my and my husband's favorite.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield about 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup yellow cornmeal
1/4 cup sugar
5 teaspoons baking powder
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon chili powder
2 eggs
1-1/2 cups milk
2/3 cup canola oil
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies, drained

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, salt and chili powder. In a small bowl, beat the eggs; add milk, oil, onion and chilies. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. , Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until muffins test done. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 198 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 352mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CORNBREAD AND CHILI BITES



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 18

Cooking spray, for the muffin pan
1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 large egg
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/4 pound ground beef chuck
Kosher salt
1/2 small onion, finely chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon bittersweet or semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 scallion, thinly sliced
About 1/4 cup shredded Cheddar or Mexican cheese blend

Steps:

  • For the cornbread: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Generously spray a 12-cup muffin pan with cooking spray.
  • Whisk together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, salt and baking soda in a medium bowl. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, egg and butter. Pour the buttermilk mixture into the cornmeal mix and whisk until incorporated. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared muffin cups (1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon per cup). Rap the muffin pan on the counter several times so the batter spreads evenly in each cup.
  • Bake until slightly domed on top and golden brown on the underside, about 10 minutes. Cool completely in the pan. Hold a paring knife at an angle to cut a conical shape out of the top of each muffin so that the base is like a shallow bowl. Reserve the cut-out tops.
  • For the chili: Heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef and 1/4 teaspoon salt and cook, breaking up any clumps with a wooden spoon, until brown, about 5 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium and add the onion and chili powder. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened, about 5 minutes. Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add the chocolate and 3/4 cup water and simmer, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid has cooked off, about 10 minutes. Keep warm or reheat before serving.
  • Make the bites: Reheat the cornbread if desired (the best way is in the microwave 1 to 2 minutes to avoid drying them out). Divide the chili evenly between the cornbread cups and top with a sprinkling of cheese and scallions. Place the cornbread top on top and serve warm.

CHILI CORNMEAL MUFFINS



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Categories     Bread     Bake     Super Bowl     Thanksgiving     Vegetarian     Cornmeal     Corn     Hot Pepper     Fall     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
1 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed
4 teaspoons chili powder
1 cup buttermilk
2 large eggs
1 cup yellow cornmeal
1 cup all purpose flour
3 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Butter twelve 1/3-cup metal muffin cups. Melt butter in heavy medium skillet over medium heat. Add corn and chili powder. Sauté 3 minutes. Transfer to medium bowl. Mix in buttermilk, then eggs. Cool completely.
  • Whisk cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda in large bowl to blend. Add buttermilk mixture; stir just until blended.
  • Divide batter among prepared muffin cups. Bake until tester inserted into center of muffins comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Transfer muffins to rack. Cool slightly. (Can be made 2 weeks ahead. Cool completely. Wrap in foil, seal in plastic bag and freeze. Rewarm muffins wrapped in foil in 350°F oven until heated through, about 8 minutes.)

CARIBBEAN CHILI-STUFFED MUFFINS



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Provided by Eddie Jackson

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h25m

Yield 10 to 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 26

Coconut oil, for browning the meat
8 ounces ground pork
8 ounces ground beef
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 habanero pepper, seeded and chopped
1/2 onion, chopped
2 teaspoons chile powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon allspice
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
One 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
Splash Worcestershire sauce
1 cup beef stock
1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
2 mangoes, chopped
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup cornmeal
1/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
Pinch of kosher salt
2 sticks (8 ounces) unsalted butter, melted
3/4 cup whole milk
2 large eggs
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped

Steps:

  • For the chili: Set a large pan over medium-high heat and add some coconut oil. Add the pork, beef, garlic, habanero and onions and cook until the meat is brown, about 5 minutes. Season with the chile powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, allspice, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Add the tomatoes and a splash of Worcestershire sauce, bring to a simmer and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes. Add the beef stock and continue to simmer for an additional 10 to 15 minutes. Add additional salt and pepper to adjust the seasoning if needed. Mix in the chopped cilantro and mangoes.
  • For the muffins: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Combine the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder and salt in a bowl. Mix the butter, milk and eggs in another bowl and whisk until combined. Mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until well combined; mix in the jalapenos.
  • Fill each cup of a 12-cup muffin pan halfway with the muffin batter. Place some of the chili mixture on top of the muffin batter in each cup. Finish by filling up each cup with some of the remaining muffin batter. Bake until golden brown, 15 to 25 minutes.

CORNMEAL MUFFINS



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Make and share this Cornmeal Muffins recipe from Food.com.

Provided by CoffeeMom

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 30m

Yield 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup yellow cornmeal
1/2 cup butter
1 egg
3/4 cup milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375º F.
  • Grease muffin pan.
  • Mix dry ingredients together.
  • In a seperate bowl combine melted butter, egg and milk; mix well.
  • Add dry mix to wet mix and stir until just combined.
  • Spoon batter into muffin pan and bake for 15-20 minutes.
  • Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 191.3, Fat 9.1, SaturatedFat 5.4, Cholesterol 40.1, Sodium 259.2, Carbohydrate 25.1, Fiber 1, Sugar 8.5, Protein 3

CHILI-CHEESE CORN MUFFINS



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Add chilies and cheese to a boxed mix and what do you get? Easy muffins with zip. Our Test Kitchen shares the recipe.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 8 muffins.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 package (8-1/2 ounces) cornbread/muffin mix
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/3 cup 2% milk
1/2 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles, drained

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the cornbread mix, egg and milk just until blended. Stir in cheese and chiles. Coat muffin cups with cooking spray or use paper liners; fill three-fourths full with batter. , Bake at 400° for 20-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 369mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

BERRY CORNMEAL MUFFINS



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Very refreshing, fruity and delicious! These muffins will bring a smile to anyone's day! Share them with someone you love. You may substitute raspberries or blueberries for the strawberries if you wish and feel free to use either naturally flavored strawberry, banana, or vanilla yogurt.

Provided by Shelley Albeluhn

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Corn Muffin Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup all-purpose flour
¾ cup cornmeal
½ cup white sugar
2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
2 cups chopped fresh strawberries
1 (8 ounce) container naturally flavored strawberry yogurt
¼ cup butter, melted
1 egg, lightly beaten

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease 12 muffin cups or use paper liners.
  • In a large bowl, sift together the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, and salt. In a separate bowl gently toss strawberries in 1/2 cup of flour mixture.
  • Whisk yogurt, melted butter, and egg together. Stir the yogurt mixture into the flour mixture; stir just to moisten. Fold in strawberries. Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until a tooth pick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 161 calories, Carbohydrate 27.3 g, Cholesterol 26.1 mg, Fat 4.6 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 170.7 mg, Sugar 11.2 g

UNBELIEVABLY MOIST CORNMEAL MUFFINS



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From a Gay Lea recipe flyer. Definitely not a low fat recipe. Tried numerous recipes previously with mixed results (too dry, too crumbly), but these are always mmmm....perfect! Enjoy with soup, salad, chili. Add grated cheese if you wish. Can be frozen.

Provided by fluffystew

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 35m

Yield 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/4 cups cornmeal
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup white sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups gay lea sour cream (light)
3/4 cup butter, melted and cooled

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Grease or put muffin cups into a 12-muffin pan. (or use a 9-inch square baking pan).
  • Combine dry ingredients in a bowl: cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, salt.
  • In another bowl, combine wet ingredients: eggs, sour cream and melted butter.
  • Add wet ingredients into the dry and mix well.
  • Put into muffin cups or baking pan.
  • Bake 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 275.1, Fat 18.5, SaturatedFat 10.9, Cholesterol 76.5, Sodium 377, Carbohydrate 24.4, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 6.7, Protein 3.9

BASIC CORN MUFFINS



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A simple but delicious muffin recipe that can easily be dressed up by adding jalapenos, honey or anything else.

Provided by Doug Matthews

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Corn Muffin Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup cornmeal
1 cup all-purpose flour
⅓ cup white sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 egg, beaten
¼ cup canola oil
1 cup milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease muffin pan or line with paper muffin liners.
  • In a large bowl, mix together corn meal, flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Add egg, oil and milk; stir gently to combine. Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups.
  • Bake at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 15 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into a muffin comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 154 calories, Carbohydrate 22.5 g, Cholesterol 17.1 mg, Fat 5.9 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 196.1 mg, Sugar 6.6 g

Tips:

  • For a spicier muffin, add 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper to the batter.
  • If you don't have cornmeal, you can substitute all-purpose flour.
  • To make the muffins gluten-free, use gluten-free flour.
  • For a sweeter muffin, add 1/2 cup of sugar to the batter.
  • To make the muffins healthier, use whole wheat flour instead of all-purpose flour.
  • To add more flavor to the muffins, add 1/2 cup of chopped green bell pepper or 1/2 cup of chopped onion to the batter.
  • Serve the muffins warm with butter or honey.

Conclusion:

These chili cornmeal muffins are a delicious and easy-to-make snack or side dish. They are perfect for a party or potluck, and they can also be made ahead of time and frozen. With their simple ingredients and customizable flavor, these muffins are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.

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