This theme was so perfect that I found myself in a dilemma of sorts. Did I want to go sweet or savory? Did I wish to use fruits or vegetables? How about a combination? Decisions, decisions, decisions.....
Then, one morning, I started cleaning out my refrigerator that was overflowing from my CSA. It was nearly time for the next week's bounty and I still hadn't used up or preserved this week's. I started pulling stuff out and figuring out how I would either use it in the next couple of days or preserve it for later in the year when I remembered that I had #BreadBakers coming up with this perfect theme....am I repeating myself??
In my pile were zucchini and jalapeno's. I love using these two ingredients together and I often pair them with corn as in this recipe or this recipe. A light bulb went off and I decided to pair them together with some cheese and fold them into corn muffins. Delicious!!
Zucchini, Jalapeno, Cheese Corn Muffins
1 1/2 c. coarse corn meal
1 c. all purpose flour
1/2 t. kosher salt
1 T. baking powder
1 T. sugar
1 c. milk
1 egg
1 c. shredded zucchini
1 jalapeno, seeded and finely diced
1/4 c. butter, softened
3/4 c. shredded colby jack cheese
Place all ingredients into a large bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Mix until thoroughly combined. Place batter into a muffin tin, that has been treated with cooking spray or lined with paper liners, filling each cup about 2/3 full. Let batter rest in muffin cups while oven preheats to 375*.
Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the center of the muffins removes cleanly. Print Recipe
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Paring zucchini with jalapeno is perfect for these gems! I think they would be great paired with a summertime salad. Yum!
ReplyDeleteThey sure would!
DeleteThis is perfect, we have so much zucchini from our CSA box and I was running out of ideas of what to do with it!
ReplyDeleteThese are a great way to get rid of at least a little of it Adam, also check out my dessert file for a double chocolate bundt....delicious and chock full of zucchini.
Deletea different kind of muffin, zucchini and cornmeal. Looks so tempting.
ReplyDeleteIt turned out well Mayuri
DeleteThese muffins sound amazing! I just love cheese and jalapeno together and am sure the zucchini really made them moist.
ReplyDeleteThey were Julie, thanks.
DeleteAren't those amazing sounding and looking, they just may make an entrance to our dining table very soon!!
ReplyDeleteI hope so Tara, let me know what you think
DeleteI'm sure my girls would love this muffins.
ReplyDeleteMy boys did Kathya.
DeleteThese sound amazing!
ReplyDeleteThanks Paula.
Deletezucchini corn muffins sound great for breakfast!
ReplyDeleteThat's when we had them Cindy.
DeleteWhat a great dilemma! These sound like perfection Wendy!
ReplyDeleteYou are so right Karen. I will take these kind of problems all day long.
Deletewonderful additions to the typical cornbread flavors!
ReplyDeleteThey complemented the corn bread nicely
DeleteThese muffins are so delightful and flavorful, prefect for breakfast.
ReplyDeleteThanks Sneha
DeleteOMG - that cheesiness in the middle is just calling my name!
ReplyDeleteI am a cheese nut too Mireille.
DeletePerfect breakfast.....
ReplyDeleteThanks Priya.
DeleteYou cannot go wrong with zucchini, jalapeños and cheese, Wendy. These muffins are brilliant!
ReplyDeleteWhat a delicious combination! They look super yummy. Laura@ Baking in Pyjamas
ReplyDeleteThey were Laura.
DeleteSpicy + cheesy = amazing!
ReplyDeleteThanks Kelly.
DeleteThese muffins would be beyond perfect to go with a big bowl of chili.
ReplyDeleteMy feelings exactly Renee
DeleteWow, love the specks of green and the cheesy strings. Corn muffins are looking very delicious.
ReplyDeleteThanks Pavani
DeleteThese muffins sound amazing.. Perfect for breakfast..
ReplyDeleteThanks Sona.
DeleteSimple and yummy muffins recipe. May would love to eat this. I have to make this kind of recipe for some time :)
ReplyDeleteThey are delicious Sargento. I hope you enjoy them.
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