Best 9 Spicy Roasted Red Pepper Corn Muffins Recipes

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If you are looking for a delectable and spicy twist to your classic corn muffins, then look no further than these spicy roasted red pepper corn muffins. The vibrant roasted red peppers add a delightful smokiness and a subtle heat that perfectly complements the sweet cornmeal batter. These muffins are incredibly moist and fluffy, with a tender crumb and a flavorful crust. They are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a savory snack. Served with a dollop of butter, they are sure to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

ROASTED RED PEPPER MUFFINS



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In 1998, I was the chairman of the 4-H committee designated to assemble a cookbook. This recipe was submitted by an 11-year-old boy, who used it for one of his baking projects.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 teaspoon cornmeal
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper, divided
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg
3/4 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2/3 cup chopped roasted sweet red peppers
1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Grease muffin cups and sprinkle with the cornmeal; set aside. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon pepper and salt. In another bowl, beat the egg, buttermilk and oil. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in red pepper and cheese. , Fill prepared muffin cups two-thirds full. Sprinkle with remaining pepper. Bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 149 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 209mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

SPICY CORNBREAD MUFFINS



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Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 15

Nonstick spray
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, divided
1/2 onion, finely chopped
1 small red Fresno chile pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1 medium poblano pepper, seeded and finely chopped
Salt
1/2 cup frozen corn, thawed
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup yellow cornmeal
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
3 large eggs
1 cup shredded Cheddar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Spray a 12 cup muffin pan with nonstick spray.
  • In a medium saute pan, over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons butter. Once the butter has melted add the onions and the peppers and saute until soft, about 4 minutes. Season with salt, to taste. Stir in the corn and cook until heated through. Set aside to cool.
  • Melt the remanding butter in a small pan over low heat and once melted, remove from the heat.
  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
  • In another large bowl, add the buttermilk and the eggs. Whisk lightly until combined. Using the well method, add the liquid ingredients to the dry ingredients and fold together until combined. Add the sauteed vegetables with the melted butter and the shredded cheese and continue to fold. The batter will be very thick.
  • Using a 1/2 cup measure, evenly scoop the batter into the muffin tin. Bake for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes on a wire rack before serving.

SPICY CORNBREAD MUFFINS



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Provided by Dave Lieberman

Categories     side-dish

Time 40m

Yield 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 (8 1/2-ounce) boxes corn muffin mix
1 cup milk
2 eggs, beaten
1 (8 3/4-ounce) can corn kernels, drained
1 canned chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, minced
1/2 cup grated Monterey jack

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • In a bowl, mix together all of the ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix. Divide the batter evenly in a 12-portion nonstick muffin tin. (If using a tin that isn't nonstick, spray with cooking spray).
  • Bake in the center of the oven until just golden and muffin springs back when gently pressed, about 20 minutes.
  • Cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then remove and serve warm.

SPICY ROASTED RED PEPPER CORN MUFFINS



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Categories     Bread     Side     Bake     Quick & Easy     Cheddar     Cornmeal     Bell Pepper     Fall     Jalapeño     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/4 cups yellow cornmeal
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup grated extra-sharp Cheddar cheese (about 4 ounces)
3/4 cup buttermilk
1 large egg
1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
2 tablespoons minced seeded pickled jalapeño chilies (wear rubber gloves)
a 7-ounce jar roasted red peppers, drained, rinsed, patted very dry between paper towels, and chopped fine

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°F. and butter twelve 1/3-cup muffin tins.
  • In a bowl whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and Cheddar. In a small bowl whisk together buttermilk, egg, butter, and chilies. Add buttermilk mixture to cornmeal mixture, stirring until just combined, and stir in roasted peppers (do not overmix).
  • Divide batter evenly among muffin tins and bake in middle of oven 15 to 20 minutes, or until golden and a tester comes out clean.

MOIST RED PEPPER CORNBREAD



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The name of this recipe says it all-except how perfect they are for scooping up that last drop of soups and stews! -Katherine Thompson, Tybee Island, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup cornmeal
1/4 cup ground flaxseed
1 tablespoon sugar
2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs, room temperature
1-1/2 cups fat-free milk
1 tablespoon olive oil
1-1/2 cups frozen corn, thawed
1-1/2 cups shredded reduced-fat Colby-Monterey Jack cheese, divided
1/2 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, flax, sugar, baking powder and salt. In a small bowl, whisk the eggs, milk and oil. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in the corn, 1 cup cheese and pepper., Transfer to an 11x7-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 251 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 58mg cholesterol, Sodium 563mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

BASIL, ROASTED PEPPERS AND MONTEREY JACK CORNBREAD



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I just started adding my favorite things to basic cornbread and I came up with something great!

Provided by Stephanie

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Cornbread Recipes

Time 1h40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

½ cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
1 cup chopped onion
1 ¾ cups cornmeal
1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
¼ cup white sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 ½ teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 ½ cups buttermilk
3 eggs
1 ½ cups shredded pepperjack cheese
1 ⅓ cups frozen corn kernels, thawed and drained
2 ounces roasted marinated red bell peppers, drained and chopped
½ cup chopped fresh basil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C). Butter a 9x9x2 inch baking pan.
  • Melt 1 tablespoon butter in medium nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Add onion and saute until tender, about 10 minutes. Cool.
  • Mix cornmeal with the flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, and baking soda in large bowl. Add 7 tablespoons butter and rub with fingertips until mixture resembles coarse meal.
  • Whisk buttermilk and eggs in medium bowl to blend. Add buttermilk mixture to dry ingredients and stir until blended. Mix in cheese, corn, red peppers, basil, and onion. Transfer to prepared pan.
  • Bake cornbread until golden and tester inserted comes out clean, about 45 minutes. Cool 20 minutes in pan. Cut cornbread into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 313.8 calories, Carbohydrate 35.5 g, Cholesterol 85.7 mg, Fat 15.4 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 9.8 g, SaturatedFat 8.5 g, Sodium 623.7 mg, Sugar 7.2 g

RED PEPPER CORN MUFFINS



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Bits of sweet red pepper make these muffins so pretty and the buttermilk adds flavour without fat. You can substitute jarred pimiento or roasted red pepper if you like but drain them well and pat dry. Adapted from Gourmet magazine.

Provided by Cookin-jo

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 22m

Yield 12 muffins, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/3 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper
1 cup yellow cornmeal
1 cup flour
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1 1/4 cups buttermilk
1/4 cup butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Generously butter muffin tin -- 12 muffin regular size.
  • Whisk together cornmeal, flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a large mixing bowl.
  • Whisk together eggs, buttermilk and melted butter in a medium bowl.
  • Add buttermilk mixture and red peppers to the flour mixture and stir until just combined; do not overmix.
  • Place about 1/3 cup mixture into each of 12 muffin cups.
  • Bake for 12 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle of a muffin comes out clean.
  • Carefully remove muffins from tin to a wire rack to cool.

ONION AND RED PEPPER CORN MUFFINS



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This is an old fashioned corn muffin recipe, which is very yummy as a side dish, for BBQ's and picnics, etc.

Provided by Dee514

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 30m

Yield 18 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 red pepper, seeded and chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 cups milk
4 tablespoons butter, melted
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups yellow cornmeal
1 cup unbleached flour
1/3 cup sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F.
  • Grease bottoms only of 18 muffin cups (2 1/2inches x 1 1/2 inches in size).
  • Cook onions and peppers in butter for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened.
  • In a large bowl, using a fork, beat milk, 4 Tablespoons melted butter and eggs until well combined.
  • Stir in cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder and salt until flour is moistened.
  • (Batter will be slightly lumpy).
  • Fold in the peppere and onions.
  • Divide batter evenly among the muffin cups (batter will be almost level with rims of muffin cups).
  • Bake muffins for about 20 minutes or until light golden brown.

CORN AND ROASTED RED PEPPER SALAD



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This sweet-and-sour corn salad makes a great accompaniment for any Tex-Mex meal.

Provided by unsane1047

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Corn Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 cups frozen corn
1 ½ cups pomegranate-infused red wine vinegar
1 cup roasted red peppers, drained and chopped
2 tablespoons dried cilantro
1 ½ tablespoons white sugar
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon chili powder
¼ teaspoon ground ginger

Steps:

  • Combine corn, red wine vinegar, red peppers, cilantro, sugar, olive oil, cumin, red pepper flakes, chili powder, and ginger together in a saucepan; bring to a boil, stirring frequently to dissolve the sugar. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook until the liquid evaporates, about 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233.7 calories, Carbohydrate 55 g, Fat 5.6 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 210.5 mg, Sugar 23.3 g

Tips for Making Spicy Roasted Red Pepper Corn Muffins:

  • Use fresh roasted red peppers: This will give your muffins the best flavor. If you don't have time to roast your own peppers, you can use jarred roasted red peppers, but be sure to drain them well before using.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing can make the muffins tough. Stir just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the muffins at a high temperature: This will help them rise and create a crispy crust.
  • Let the muffins cool completely before serving: This will allow the flavors to meld and the muffins to set.

Conclusion:

Spicy Roasted Red Pepper Corn Muffins are a delicious and easy-to-make snack or breakfast. They're perfect for on-the-go mornings or afternoon pick-me-ups. With their blend of sweet corn, roasted red peppers, and a hint of spice, these muffins are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a quick and tasty treat, give these muffins a try!

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