Recipe: Jalapeno Cheddar Muffins

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups (180g) all purpose flour

• 1 tablespoon baking powder

• ½ teaspoon salt

• ½ teaspoon fresh pepper

• 1 3/4 cups shredded cheddar cheese

• 1 cup whole milk

• 1 egg

• ¼ cup (½ stick) unsalted butter, melted

• ¼ cup pickled jalapeños, diced

• 12 slices fresh jalapeños

Instructions

• In a medium bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. Once mixed, stir in the cheddar cheese.

• In a small bowl, whisk together egg and milk.

• Pour into your dry ingredients and add melted butter and diced jalapenos.

• Stir with a spoon until incorporated.

• Divide batter into a greased muffin tin. Top each muffin with a jalapeno slice and a little extra cheese.

• Bake at 375 for 20-25 minutes or until the tops are browned. Best served warm.

TIPS:

• Use cupcake liners for easy removal and clean up.