SIMPLE AND EASY CORN MUFFINS

After testing a half dozen different corn muffin recipes, I found myself noticing quite a difference between Northern corn muffin recipes and Southern corn muffin recipes.

Finally I had created the muffin I set out to make. Both my Northern friends and my Southern friends could agree that this was a great blending of the two.

INGREDIENTS

– All-purpose flour  – Yellow corn meal  – Baking powder – Salt – Sugar – Chili powder – Sharp cheddar cheese  – Whole corn kernels – Small jalapeno – Minced fresh cilantro – Whole milk – Sour cream – Honey – Unsalted butter  – Large egg – Parmesan cheese

INSTRUCTIONS

Whisk flour, corn meal, baking powder, salt, sugar, and chili powder together in large bowl. Stir in cheddar, corn jalapeno and cilantro, breaking up any clumps, until coated with flour. In separate bowl, whisk milk, sour cream, honey, melted butter and egg together until smooth.

Gently fold milk mixture into flour mixture with rubber spatula until just combined. Batter will be heavy and thick; do not over mix.

Using greased ⅓ cup measure, portion batter into prepared muffin cups. Sprinkle Parmesan over top of muffins. Bake until golden brown and toothpick inserted into center comes out clean.

Not too sweet, but a nice savory flavor. A wonderful moist texture, not too cakey or too dry. They liked that they could change peppers.