Bacon-Cheddar Corn Muffins

Health score
1%
Bacon-Cheddar Corn Muffins
40 min.
12
192kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your breakfast or snack game? Our Bacon-Cheddar Corn Muffins are the perfect indulgence for anyone who loves a savory twist on traditional baked goods. With a delightful blend of sharp cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, and a hint of spicy jalapeño, these moist and fluffy muffins pack a scrumptious punch in every bite.

In just 40 minutes, you can whip up a batch of these flavor-packed treats that not only satisfy your taste buds but also bring a sense of warmth to your kitchen. The combination of yellow cornmeal and all-purpose flour creates a texture that's both hearty and light, while the low-fat buttermilk ensures they remain moist and tender. Plus, these muffins are versatile enough to be enjoyed any time of the day—whether it's a quick breakfast, a delightful addition to your lunch spread, or a savory snack for your evening gathering.

Healthy and hearty, with just 192 calories per muffin, they offer a balanced breakdown of protein, fats, and carbohydrates—making them an excellent choice for a fulfilling bite. So grab your whisk, preheat that oven, and let’s get ready to bake our way to muffin perfection!

Ingredients

  • teaspoon double-acting baking powder 
  • teaspoon baking soda 
  • 0.3 cup canola oil 
  • large eggs lightly beaten
  • cup flour all-purpose
  • 0.8 teaspoon ground cumin 
  •  jalapeno minced seeded
  • 1.3 cups buttermilk low-fat
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • ounces sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • tablespoons sugar 
  •  center-cut bacon crumbled cooked drained
  • 0.8 cup cornmeal yellow

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • knife
  • whisk
  • wire rack
  • muffin liners
  • measuring cup

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 37
  2. Weigh or lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife.
  3. Combine flour and next 7 ingredients (through salt) in a large bowl, stirring with a whisk. Stir in bacon and jalapeo; make a well in center of mixture.
  4. Combine buttermilk, oil, and egg in a bowl, stirring well with a whisk.
  5. Add buttermilk mixture to flour mixture, stirring just until moist.
  6. Place 12 muffin-cup liners in muffin cups; coat with cooking spray. Divide batter among muffin cups.
  7. Bake at 375 for 15 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes in pan on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts

Calories192kcal
Protein11.37%
Fat49.46%
Carbs39.17%

Properties

Glycemic Index
30.8
Glycemic Load
11.6
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
5.3552173816639%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.06mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:191.83kcal
9.59%
Fat:10.57g
16.27%
Saturated Fat:2.64g
16.52%
Carbohydrates:18.85g
6.28%
Net Carbohydrates:17.58g
6.39%
Sugar:3.46g
3.84%
Cholesterol:26.06mg
8.69%
Sodium:298.22mg
12.97%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:5.47g
10.93%
Selenium:8.74µg
12.49%
Phosphorus:104.54mg
10.45%
Vitamin B1:0.14mg
9.64%
Calcium:88.2mg
8.82%
Vitamin B2:0.15mg
8.62%
Manganese:0.14mg
7.16%
Vitamin E:1.03mg
6.86%
Folate:26.97µg
6.74%
Vitamin B3:1.2mg
5.98%
Iron:1.03mg
5.71%
Zinc:0.81mg
5.38%
Vitamin B6:0.11mg
5.35%
Fiber:1.26g
5.05%
Magnesium:19.05mg
4.76%
Vitamin K:3.75µg
3.57%
Potassium:110.05mg
3.14%
Vitamin B5:0.3mg
3.01%
Vitamin B12:0.18µg
2.98%
Copper:0.05mg
2.56%
Vitamin C:1.64mg
1.99%
Vitamin A:98.47IU
1.97%
Source:My Recipes