Mom's Tex Mex Cornbread Muffins

Submitted by Pepper Monkey

"My mom used to make these to go with her chili on cold days. They are spicy, cheesy corn bread muffins that are excellent. I hope you enjoy them too. You can also use montery jack cheese instead of cheddar cheese. Your favorite salsa works best in these and i have found that home made salsa is the best at making these unbelievable."

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Yields: 1 8x8 Pan
• Serves: 10

ingredients

• 2 cups cornmeal mix
• 1 1⁄2 cups milk
• 1 egg
• 1⁄4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 1⁄2 cups sharp shredded cheddar cheese
• 2⁄3 cup mild salsa, drained
• 1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
• cooking spray
• 1⁄2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

directions

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
2. Grease muffin pan with cooking spray.
3. Mix egg, milk, cornmeal and oil together in a bowl.
4. Fold in 1 1/2 cup cheese and salsa.
5. Add hot sauce for a spicier muffin.
6. Bake at 450 for 20-25 minutes.
7. During the last 5 minutes sprinkle the tops of the muffins with shredded cheddar cheese.
8. Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Reviews

[DMouse]

So the first time I made these, I didn't realize cornmeal mix was something different from cornmeal. Needless to say, they were greasy little rocks. :) But I tried them again the right way and they were really good. I like my cornbread a little sweeter, but hubby loved them and I'm sure we'll have them again with chili and such.

 

[bullwinkle]

We thought these were delicious!. I served them with recipe #62917 Crockpot Beans'N Wieners. These would make a meal all by themselves with a tossed salad added. I will be making these again. Thanks Blink for a nice addition to my recipe collection.

 

[Gerry]

These were the first cornbread muffins I've made or tasted. They were a perfect compliment to the pot of hamburger soup, making for a great evening meal. This recipe is a real family pleaser. I had planned to freeze a couple to see how they would be reheated, plate empty before I got a chance! Will be checking that out next time.

 

[Barb G.]

Delicious, cornbead muffins, I made them just like the recipe said using My homemade salsa which worked really good. Next time I will use a little more hot sauce as I only used 3/4 teaspoon because I was afraid they would be to spicy(hot). Also use paper muffin cups, which worked great, easier clean up. Thank you Blink for sharing your Mom's recipe.