Mini Jalapeno Popper Cornbread Muffins & {Giveaway has Ended}

Jalapenos, cheddar cheese, and cream cheese baked inside mini cornbread muffins. Everything you love about traditional Jalapeno Poppers in a corn muffin form. 
Hi everyone! Today I'm sharing my second post for Martha White and The Country Music Association. I've been in a rush trying to get my latest post on the blog, because time is running out to enter their fabulous contest. Martha White wants to send one of you to the to the 49th Annual Country Music Awards in Nashville, TN. The CMA Awards air live from the Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, November 4th at 8/7 CST on ABC. 

I'm so excited that in 45 days (not that I'm counting LOL) I will be attending the CMA Awards live for a behind the scenes look at Country Musics Biggest Night™.  I would love for one of you to join me, so stop by Martha White's Facebook Page and enter daily for a chance to win a trip for two. 

Time is running out, so hurry, you only have until September 30th 2015 at 11:59 pm (ET) to enter. You can also click here for a list of the recently announced nominees for the CMA Awards. My fingers are crossed that Luke Bryan will win Entertainer of the year, so we shall see.


I also have a yummy recipe to share with y'all today!! Are you a fan of Jalapeno Poppers? If you are then you're going to love these Jalapeno Popper Cornbread Muffins. These tasty little muffins have everything you love about traditional jalapeno poppers, but in a mini corn muffin form.


When it comes entertaining  a variety of appetizers is always a must. Do you like to get together with friends and have an awards viewing party? Well, if you do these Jalapeno Popper Muffins are the perfect little appetizer for entertaining. I highly recommend doubling the batch, so there's plenty to go around. 

Trust me everyone is going to love these. For the jalapeno popper muffins I used a package of Martha White's Sweet Yellow Cornbread Mix, and packed them full of cheddar cheese, cream cheese, and jalapeno peppers. If you want them a little spicier you could always use Martha Whites Mexican Cornbread. Let's get started and I'll show you how super simple these popper muffins are to make.

To start you'll need to gather all your ingredients together. This recipe only requires 6 ingredients. You'll need one packet Martha White sweet yellow or yellow cornbread mix, milk, one egg, 2-3 fresh jalapenos, shredded Cheddar or Colby-Jack cheese, and cream cheese. That's it like I said super simple my friends.  

Prepare the cornbread mix according to package directions, adding the milk and egg. Using a wooden spoon lightly mix to combine. Add the chopped jalapenos and shredded cheddar cheese to the batter, and mix until blended. 

Using a one inch cookie scoop or a spoon, add one tablespoon of cornbread batter to to each mini muffin cup. Press one cream cheese cube into the batter, and cover with additional batter until the muffin cups are 2/3 full. Bake 12 - 15 minutes or until the muffins are cooked through and lightly golden brown on top. Cool in pan 10 minutes, then using a small offset spatula loosen the edges and remove muffins. 

  Serve warm and enjoy!!!


Mini Jalapeno Popper (Cornbread) Muffins
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Ingredients:
1 - 6 oz packwt Martha White Sweet Yellow Cornbread & Muffin Mix 
1/2 - cup milk
1 - egg
2 - 3 - fresh whole jalapenos, chopped
1 - cup shredded cheddar cheese or colby jack
6 - ounces cream cheese, cut into 1 inch cubes

Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare cornbread mix according to package directions, adding the milk and egg. Using a wooden spoon lightly mix to combine.

Add the chopped jalapenos and shredded cheddar cheese to the cornbread batter, and mix until blended. 

Using a one inch cookie scoop or a spoon, add one tablespoon of cornbread batter to to each mini muffin cup. 

Press one cream cheese cube into the batter, and cover with additional cornbread batter until muffin cups are 2/3 full. 

Bake 10 - 14 minutes or until the muffins are cooked and lightly golden brown on top. Cool in pan 10 minutes, then using a small offset spatula loosen the edges and remove muffins.

Serve warm

Recipe yields: 12 mini muffins   


Before I go I would love it if you would take a moment and stop by my fellow Martha White Baking Ambassadors blogs, and check out their creations. My blogging bestie - The Country Cook made these yummy Cornbread Sausage Bites

Stacey from Southern Bite made these crazy good Pulled Pork Cornbread Tarts, and Steph from Plain Chicken made some tasty little Club Sandwich Cornbread Bites. I say we all get together and have a buffet of appetizers, because everything looks delicious! I also have another fun giveaway for y'all! This month Martha White is giving away a Cornbread Prize Package. See below on how to enter. 



Winner of the Prize Package is: Comment 
#5 Colleen Bohn! 


Cornbread Prize Package Includes: 

Assortment of Martha White - Cornbread Mixes
1 - Set of Measuring Cups 
1 - Lodge Mini Guitar Skillet/Spoon Rest 
1 - Silicone Hot Pad


How To Enter:
  • Leave a comment (mandatory) on this post telling me your favorite Martha White Cornbread or Muffin Mix? 

Tweet the Following for a Bonus Entry:
  • Win a Martha White Cornbread Prize Package @mommyskitchen #marthawhite #CMAawards http://tiny.cc/a57m3x. (leave a separate comment that you tweeted). 

The Martha White Muffin Mix giveaway starts today September 18th 2015 end ends at midnight on September 27th 2015. This giveaway is open to US Residents only due to shipping charges.  One random comment will be chosen and winner will be notified via email. The winner will have 48 hours to reply or a new winner will be chosen. Good luck to everyone who enters. 


54 comments

Colleen said…
I don't do Facebook, Tweet or any of that other stuff so unable to enter, but Your muffins look wonderful.
Tina Butler said…
Colleen there is a choice to enter by email. It is directly under the facebook option.
Jenny S said…
I'm not on Twitter and I don't see the email option at all with the FB log in option but these do look AWESOME.
Jenny S said…
So there is an option to log into the giveaway, however it only logs you in. It doesn't count towards any entries.
Colleen said…
Just the one option for the Martha White cornbread giveaway and that is Tweet
BumbleBeeLane said…
The muffins look wonderful! I Love easy...smile... Tweeted!~♥Amy
Tina Butler said…
I removed the Rafflecopter Entry form. I should of known to just stick with the old school way. All you have to do is leave a comment, and you can tweet for a bonus entry. Any comments left before this will be counted so no worries. Sorry for any confusion. This is what happens when I try something new LOL.
blessnel said…
I love their buttermilk cornbread mix.
blessnel said…
Tweeted!
https://twitter.com/Bless_Eliz/status/645791918220185600
Carla S said…
I like the buttermilk mix the most. :)
Carla S said…
I tweeted https://twitter.com/buddlakequilts/status/645901036448690177
Lou Ann Williams Stout said…
I prefer the plain becausw you can do so much with it. You can ad anything without changing the favor of the recipe.
Brenda Haines said…
I don't see my comment from yesterday, so here's another. I prefer sweet cornbread. Thanks!
Brenda Haines said…
My tweet https://twitter.com/TheHippieHut/status/645981886687252481
Audrey Stewart said…
I love all the Martha White corn breads. I tend to like mine on the sweeter side. (jozywails@gmail.com)
Audrey Stewart said…
Audrey Stewart ‏@AudreyS23511436 50s50 seconds ago

Win a Martha White Cornbread Prize Package @mommyskitchen #marthawhite #CMAawards http://tiny.cc/a57m3x . (jozywails@gmail.com)
Unknown said…
I love the Mexican Style mix to spice things up !
Anonymous said…
Love the buttermilk mix
1froglegs said…
My favorite is the Mexican style cornbread. We always add whole kernel corn to the cornbread. It comes out so moist.
1froglegs said…
I tweeted at https://twitter.com/1froglegs/status/646438275318743040
Jessica To said…
My favorite is the Sweet Yellow Cornbread mix and then add lots of butter!
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Ashley said…
I like the Mexican style cornbread
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Ashley said…
Tweeted
https://twitter.com/aktheartist63/status/646506402840748032
Kristen said…
Sweet yellow is the best.
Kristen said…
https://twitter.com/rubylorikeet/status/646533809026961408
Unknown said…
Saw the muffins on FB and had to come to your site. Drooling!
Ashley Morrow said…
I really like the sweet yellow cornbread mix.
Madonna said…
I like the sweet yellow cornbread. And I like it hot with butter on it :)
Madonna said…
I tweeted
https://twitter.com/avrilsgranny/status/646773414045192193
Elena said…
My favorite is the lemon poppyseed muffin mix

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Elena said…
https://twitter.com/ElenaIstomina/status/646775997447073792

elena150980 at yahoo dot com
kellyr78 said…
I Like the Buttermilk Cornbread mix.
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annagonzales said…
I like the jalepeno cheese muffins. Hope to win!
Unknown said…
i like them all but the sweet is great and I just add my own stuff to it to go along with whatever im cooking that day
Unknown said…
My family has always loved the Blueberry Cheesecake Muffins! They are SO delicious! However, your Pulled Pork Cornbread Tarts look AMAZING!!!
Unknown said…
Pulled Pork Cornbread Tarts O M G!!!!! If I need something quick Sweet Yellow hands down!!!!!
Teri Clark said…
Mexican But I love them all
Unknown said…
I like them all but the buttermilk would be favorite!
Jody S said…
I've never tried your mixes, I usually make from scratch.....I will have to look for them at my local store. I think I will try the buttermilk one first! They would be a worth having on hand.
Unknown said…
Hi...I love all the Martha White products. I guess if I have to pick a favorite cornbread it would be the Jalapeno muffins.

My mothers name was Martha White so it always brings me a little closer to her when I use these products. She was a fantastic cook and used Martha White's products as well.

Love the blog...God bless.

Charlsie A White
Unknown said…
Jalapeño n chittlins corn muffins
Unknown said…
Jalapeño n chittlins corn muffins
Penny Russell said…
I like all of them, but I think my favorite one is the sweet yellow one!!! :)
Gail Patterson said…
I like the Martha White Sweet Cornbread Mix. I usually pour a layer of mix, cover with cheddar cheese, then cover the cheese with another layer of cornbread mix. YUUUUMMMM!
I have tweeted this contest too!
Unknown said…
Is this working?

I LOVE Sweet Yellow Cornbread!!0
Valerie Holt said…
I love the Sweet Yellow!!
Unknown said…
I love the sweet yellow corn bread mix. My grandma made the best cornbread ( among other things haha) and her secret was adding sugar to the mix. This reminds me of her cornbread in the ease of a package. Keep up the good work!!!
Lisa said…
I love the buttermilk mix!
Anonymous said…
I love the Mexican style!

brandy said…
I love the sweet style, no matter how I try, I don't get it it right from scratch. Its so easy to use your package for just the right side to dinner
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Unknown said…
I love sweet yellow
Unknown said…
I like the buttermilk flavor. I use it as my base so I can go anyway I like with it or as a bread.