Corn Muffins With Chile Butter

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 1 (8 1/2 ounce) package corn muffin mix
• 1/3 cup milk
• 1 egg
• 2 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
• 3 tablespoons finely chopped red bell peppers
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 fresh jalapeno chile, seeded, chopped

Recipe

• 1 heat oven to 400°f line 8 muffin cups with paper baking cups.
• 2 prepare corn muffin mix as directed on package using milk and egg. stir in cheese and bell pepper. divide batter evenly into paper-lined muffin cups.
• 3 bake at 400 for 18 to 22 minutes or until tops are light golden brown and toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. immediately remove from pan.
• 4 meanwhile, in food processor bowl with metal blade or medium bowl, combine all chile butter ingredients; blend until well mixed.
• 5 serve chile butter with warm muffins.