Mini Bacon-Jalapeno-Onion Corn Muffins

Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Servings: 48
Yield: 48 servings

Description

These delicious, cheesy little corn muffins are loaded with bites of crispy bacon, jalapeno, and onion.

Ingredients

cooking spray
1 cup yellow cornmeal
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup minced jalapeno peppers
1/2 cup minced onion
1 clove garlic, minced
4 tablespoons butter, melted
1 cup frozen corn, thawed
1 cup buttermilk
3 eggs, lightly beaten
5 slices crispy bacon, crumbled
6 ounces shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Directions

1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray 48 mini muffin tin cups with nonstick cooking spray.
2 Mix cornmeal, sugar, baking soda, and salt together in a large bowl. Stir in jalapenos, onion, and garlic. Add melted butter and mix well.
3 Stir corn, buttermilk, eggs, and bacon into the cornmeal mixture until incorporated. Add shredded Monterey Jack cheese and mix batter well.
4 Use a 1-tablespoon cookie scoop to fill muffin cups about 3/4 full with batter.
5 Bake in the preheated oven until puffed and golden brown, 18 to 20 minutes. Remove from muffin tins and cool on a rack.