Bacon, Cheddar, and Jalapeno Muffins
Jalapenos are the most popular chile peppers in the US. This is probably due to the availability and versatility of the chile. Jalapenos have a balanced combination of flavor and heat.
The demand for these have caused breeders to develop a broad range of varieties. You can now get jalapenos with various heat level and sizes. These can be used in salsas, stuffed, or eaten straight with cheeseburgers (my personal favorite).
Ingredients:
2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 Tablespoon sugar
1 pinch salt
1 Tablespoon baking powder
4 scallions, chopped fine
1 cup grated extra sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 cup jalapeno peppers, chopped
6 ounces bacon, cooked and crumbled (about 3/4 cup)
12 ounces buttermilk
1/4 cup water
Instructions:
Heat oven to 375 degrees. Combine flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, scallions, cheese, bacon and jalapenos in a large mixing bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer. Add buttermilk and water and stir until a thick batter forms. Fill greased muffin cups 3/4 full of batter.
Bake until golden and a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Cool in tins for 5 minutes, then on rack for 10 minutes before serving. Serve warm or at room temperature.
From cbsop.com