Chili Cornbread Muffins are the perfect mash-up of two comfort food favorites—hearty chili and sweet, crumbly cornbread—all combined into a convenient handheld treat. They’re great for game days, potlucks, or a family Memorial Day celebration.
With a flavorful chili filling tucked inside soft cornbread, these muffins are easy to make and guaranteed to disappear fast!
Helpful Tips
- Use thick chili – A thicker chili works best to keep the muffins from getting too soggy. If your chili is watery, simmer it longer to reduce excess moisture.
- Don’t fill too full – Only fill the muffin cups 2/3 full. This gives the muffins a perfect dome and will help to stretch the batter to fill 10 cups.
- Let them cool slightly before cutting – Allowing the muffins to cool for a few minutes helps them set, making them easier to cut and preventing them from falling apart.
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Chili Cornbread Muffins
Ingredients
- 1 can chili any brand you like
- 1 Jiffy cornbread muffin mix
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 fresh jalapeños chopped
Instructions
- Blend the cornbread mix, eggs and milk in a bowl and fill lined muffin cups to 2/3 full. Bake per package instructions (400° F(200°C) for 15-20 minutes). Allow to cool slightly on a wire rack.
- While the muffins are baking, heat the chili in a pot over medium heat.
- Using a sharp knife, cut around the inside of the muffin to remove about 1” of muffin from the center. You need a large enough well to put the chili.
- Fill the wells in the muffins with the chili.
- Top each with a little bit of cheese, a dollop of sour cream and jalapeño. Serve warm or at room temperature.
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