Mom's Tex Mex Cornbread Muffins

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: 35 mins
• Serves: 10
• Yields: 1 8x8 Pan

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.