These savory muffins are so versatile -- they're perfect for on-the-go breakfasts, to pop in lunch bags, or as a side along with soup or salad at dinner. Also, because you can use fresh or frozen corn, they're in season all year round!
1cupwhole wheat flour (use wheat/gluten-free if needed)
1/4cupsugar
2tsp. baking powder
1/4tsp. salt
1/2jalapeño pepperseeded and finely chopped
1/2cupcorn kernelsfresh or frozen
1/4cupbuttermelted and slightly cooled
1eggbeaten
1cuplow fat milkor use any variety
1/4cupcrumbled feta cheese
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees and spray or grease a muffin tin, or line with liners.
In a large bowl, mix together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Add the jalapeño and the corn to the dry ingredients.
Crack the egg into the melted butter and lightly beat with a fork so it is well combined.
Pour the butter, egg, milk, and cheese into the dry ingredients and stir gently to combine. Spoon the batter into the muffin tin.
Bake for 15 - 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the middle of a muffin comes out clean. Cool on a cooling rack. The muffins can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
Notes
Do Ahead or Delegate: Mix the dry ingredients, seed and chop the jalapeño, beat and refrigerate the egg, crumble the cheese if necessary and refrigerate, or fully prepare and store or freeze the muffins.Scramble Flavor Booster: Use the whole jalapeño and/or increase the cheese up to ½ cup.Tip: To ensure you’re using the correct amount of flour, particularly when baking, spoon the flour into a measuring cup and level it off with a flat edge.Nutritional Information Per Serving (% based upon daily values): Calories 159, Total Fat: 5g, 8%; Saturated Fat: 3g, 16%; Cholesterol: 27mg, 9%; Sodium: 154mg, 6%; Total Carbohydrate: 24g, 8%; Dietary Fiber: 2g, 7%; Sugar: 6g; Protein: 4gLike this recipe? Check out The Scramble's family-friendly meal plans to see just how simple getting dinner on the table can be!