Chipotle Cheddar Cornbread Muffins and Honey Butter

Chipotle Cheddar Cornbread Muffins with Honey Butter are a Southern-inspired side with a hit of complex, smoky flavor.

You don’t have to be a southerner to appreciate the genius of cornbread. I was hooked long ago, from occasional trips down south and brunch at some of my favorite soul food-style west village joints. Cornbread compliments everything: fried chicken, grits, mashed potatoes, a cup of coffee, and even a traditional holiday meal. In preparation for the upcoming holidays, I turned over my baking apron to my superman, asking him to come up with a new side dish for our family celebration.

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After a bit of research and little experimentation, he arrived at these incredible Cheddar Chipotle Cornbread Muffins, served warm with a pat of homemade honey butter.

My midwestern mind was blown. One bite of these cornbread muffins, with a distinct smoky flavor and a crunchy texture, had me singing the praises of southern cuisine all over again. Keith was insistent on using coarse-ground cornmeal, which gives these muffins a textural bite. What makes Keith’s cornbread muffins unique is the smoky hit of chipotle pepper.

This distinct, savory finish perfectly complements the traditional corn and cheddar flavors. A dollop of honey butter makes for the perfect bite.

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• Author: Superman Cooks
• Yield: 12 muffins 1x

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Ingredients

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• 1 Cup coarse-ground corn meal
• 1 Cup All Purpose flour
• 1/3 C sugar plus 1 Tablespoon
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• ½ teaspoons salt
• 2 Eggs
• ¼ Cup vegetable oil
• 1 C whole milk
• 4 chipotle peppers rinsed (and diced)
• 1 C shredded cheddar cheese
• ¼ C chopped chives

Honey Butter:

• 6 tablespoons butter (unsalted)
• ¼ C honey

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees and use parchment paper or cupcake holders to line muffin pan.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine corn meal, flour, baking powder, salt and sugar.
3. In a separate bowl, combine eggs, vegetable oil and milk and mix until combined.
4. Add wet ingredients into dry and mix with rubber spatula until all dry is wet.
5. Mix in diced chipotle peppers, ½ C cheddar cheese and chives and divide into muffin cups ¾ of the way full.
6. Top muffins with remaining cheddar cheese and bake for 16-20 minutes until toothpick inserted comes out clean.

Honey Butter:

1. place butter and honey in a small bowl and mix with hand mixer until combined.

• Category: Side Dish
• Cuisine: Southern