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Home » Muffins » Chipotle Cornbread Muffins

Published: May 26, 2021 · Modified: May 26, 2021 by Kathy · This post may contain affiliate links

Chipotle Cornbread Muffins

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A stack of cornbread muffins on a blue plate.

Chipotle Cornbread Muffins have just a touch of spice and smoky flavor balanced with a touch of sweetness. These muffins can be out of the oven and ready to serve in under 30 minutes.

Top with honey butter and serve with a bowl of chili.

A pile of cornbread muffins on a blue plate.
Table of Contents
Why make these muffins
Key ingredients
Step by step directions
Muffin making tips
Recipe Faqs
Serving suggestions
Chipotle Cornbread Muffins

Why make these muffins

If you like cornbread, then these muffins are perfect for you. They have a touch of heat and smokiness from the chipotle peppers balanced with just a bit of sweetness.

You can whip up this batter in just one bowl and these muffins can be ready to eat in under 30 minutes making these perfect for a busy weeknight meal.

Serve with a bowl of soup or chili or a tasty salad and you have a meal.

Key ingredients

Small bowls filled with ingredients for making muffins.
  • Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
  • Cornmeal
  • Flour - all-purpose flour
  • Butter -salted
  • Milk - whole or 2%

Step by step directions

  • In a large bowl, mix all dry ingredients.
  • In a separate bowl, lightly beat eggs. Mix in sugar and butter. 
  • A glass bowl with cornmeal and flour.
  • Liquid poured into a bowl filled with a flour mixture.
  • Mix wet ingredients into dry ingredients, just mixing until blended.
  • Fold in chipotle peppers.
  • Muffin batter in a glass bowl.
  • Chipotle peppers in cornbread batter.
  • Spray muffin tin or line with paper liners. Scoop batter into tin.
  • Bake in a preheated 375 degree oven for 12 minutes. 
  • Scooping batter in to muffin tins.
  • Baked muffins on a cooling rack.

Muffin making tips

  • Use fresh baking powder - baking powder can lose its effectiveness and if old, your muffins might not rise properly.
  • Fully preheat your oven - I use a separate oven thermometer in my oven to make certain my oven has reached the proper temperature. My preheat light often turns off before the oven has reached full temperature so I always give it extra time.
  • Do not overmix batter. Just stir until everything is mixed in. Over stirring can cause tough muffins.
  • Use an ice cream scoop for even sized muffins. Plus it makes putting the batter in the tins easy peasy!

Recipe Faqs

What do I do with leftover chipotles?

If you have any leftover peppers, just pop them into a freezer bag and then into the freezer.
You could also make this chipotle mayonnaise with leftover chipotles.

How long will these muffins last?

These muffins will stay fresh tasting for up to three days when stored in an airtight container at room temperature.

Serving suggestions

These spicy cornbread muffins are delicious eaten with a bowl of soup or salad. Some of my favorites include:

  • Venison Stew
  • White Chicken Chili
  • Enchilada Soup
  • Southwest Quinoa Salad
Chipotle Muffins cut in half and topped with butter and honey.

If you make this recipe, I’d love to hear about it! Leave a comment below and snap a picture and tag me on Instagram @beyondthechickencoop

Be certain to check out all my delicious muffin recipes!

  • Lemon Zucchini Muffins
  • Blueberry Banana Muffins
  • Coffee Cake Muffins
  • Strawberry Muffins
A pile of cornbread muffins on a blue plate.

Chipotle Cornbread Muffins

Kathy
Cornbread muffins with added chipotle peppers.
4.88 from 8 votes
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 25 mins
Course Bread, Quick Bread
Cuisine American
Servings 10 muffins
Calories 216 kcal

Equipment

  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Cookie Scoop
  • Muffin Tin
  • Cooling Rack
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Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 1 ½ cups flour
  • 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 4 Tablespoons melted butter
  • 2 eggs
  • ¾ cup milk
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 2 chipotle peppers (with adobo sauce)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375°
  • In a large bowl, mix all dry ingredients.
    1 cup cornmeal, 1 ½ cups flour, 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder, ½ teaspoon baking soda, ¼ teaspoon salt
  • In a separate bowl, lightly beat eggs. Mix in milk, sugar and butter. 
    4 Tablespoons melted butter, 2 eggs, ¼ cup sugar, ¾ cup milk
  • Mix wet ingredients into dry ingredients, just mixing until blended.
  • Fold in chipotle peppers.
    2 chipotle peppers
  • Spray muffin tin or line with paper liners. Scoop batter into tin.
  • Bake in a preheated 375° oven for 10-12 minutes. 

Notes

  • Use fresh baking powder - baking powder can lose its effectiveness and if old, your muffins might not rise properly.
  • Fully preheat your oven - I use a separate oven thermometer in my oven to make certain my oven has reached the proper temperature. My preheat light often turns off before the oven has reached full temperature so I always give it extra time.
  • Do not overmix batter. Just stir until everything is mixed in. Over stirring can cause tough muffins.
  • Use an ice cream scoop for even sized muffins. Plus it makes putting the batter in the tins easy peasy!
 

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 216kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 5gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 47mgSodium: 227mgPotassium: 418mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 268IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 161mgIron: 2mg
Keyword cornbread, cornbread muffins
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This recipe was originally posted in February 2017. The recipe, images and post have all been updated.

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Comments

  1. Ben | Havocinthekitchen says

    June 02, 2021 at 5:54 pm

    5 stars
    I've only relatively recently discovered the beauty of chipotle peppers, and I use them now a lot (adding almost into all recipes haha). Now, I'm a huge fan of cornmeal baked things, as well as sweet & savoury combinations, so these beautiful muffins are right up my alley!

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      June 02, 2021 at 7:24 pm

      Great! These muffins were made just for you! Time to get baking! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Ben | Havocinthekitchen says

    June 02, 2021 at 5:53 pm

    I've only relatively recently discovered the beauty of chipotle peppers, and I use them now a lot (adding almost into all recipes haha). Now, I'm a huge fan of cornbread, as well as sweet & savoury combinations, so these beautiful muffins are right up my alley!

    Reply
  3. David @ Spiced says

    May 27, 2021 at 4:12 am

    5 stars
    Oh, this recipe is right up my alley, Kathy! I do love a good cornbread muffin, and the addition of the smoky chipotle peppers is a great idea. I could see this being a year-round recipe...great next to BBQ in the summer and also next to soup/chili in the winter!

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      May 27, 2021 at 4:42 am

      Yes, it is perfect anytime of the year! Enjoy 🙂

      Reply
  4. Adina says

    March 07, 2017 at 7:21 am

    I've been meaning to make cornbread like forever, it is not something we usual eat here, but I love anything made with cornmeal, so I am pretty sure I would like cornbread as well. Maybe I can find some time this evening or tomorrow morning, I am sure my kids would be delighted to eat bread in the form of muffins. 🙂

    Reply
  5. Patti says

    March 02, 2017 at 11:03 pm

    I'm very appreciative of the tip to rinse off the canned jalapenos packed in adobo sauce. I will definitely be making these muffins. We love cornbread around here and are always looking for new recipes.

    Reply
  6. Miriam - londonkitchendiaries.com says

    March 02, 2017 at 3:57 am

    I love cornbread but never made it myself, something I need to change especially after seeing your Chipotle Cornbread Muffins - they look irresistible 🙂

    Reply
  7. karrie @ Tasty Ever After says

    March 01, 2017 at 7:53 am

    I put chipotle peppers in everything but never thought about putting it in cornbread. Thanks for opening up my closed minded ways and changing my life for the better Kathy! Can't wait to try these 😉

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      March 01, 2017 at 4:21 pm

      I'd love to hear about all the ways you use chipotle peppers! I'll bet you have some very creative recipes!

      Reply
  8. Anu - My Ginger Garlic Kitchen says

    March 01, 2017 at 3:36 am

    Making cornbread muffins sound like a great idea. I love the fact that you added chipotle peppers here. These would make a great breakfast or brunch.

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      March 01, 2017 at 5:28 am

      They are perfect for dinner too! We've got the whole day covered.

      Reply
  9. GiGi Eats says

    February 28, 2017 at 9:24 pm

    Ohman, the lasttime I had corn bread was probably when I was a sophomore in high school!

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      March 01, 2017 at 5:28 am

      No worries...I'll eat your share of cornbread! 🙂

      Reply
  10. Nicole @ Young, Broke and Hungry says

    February 28, 2017 at 4:11 pm

    Now I have craving for a bowl of chili - these muffins look like utter perfection!

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      March 01, 2017 at 5:27 am

      These go perfectly with a bowl of chili!

      Reply
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