Jun 10, 2009

Jalapeno Cheese Muffins

I just love baking. And I always look forward to new recipes to try. After baking a number of sweet muffins, I wanted to try my hand in making savoury ones. V just adores anything with jalapenos, so i decided to make this jalapeno muffins filled with the spiciness of jalapenos with a touch of cheddar cheese. hey turned out the way I expected them. They tasted great along with soups.

Ingredients

All Purpose flour - 2 cups
Baking powder - 1 tablespoon
Baking soda - 1/2 teaspoon
Sugar - 1 tablespoon
Salt - 1/2 teaspoon 
Grated cheddar cheese - 1 cup
Minced onion - 1 tablespoon (optional)
Yoghurt - 1 cup
Melted butter - 1/4 cup
Eggs - 2
Finely chopped jalapeno peppers - 2 or more depending on the spiciness you like

Directions

In a mixing bowl, take the flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar and salt. Whisk all of them together. Add the grated cheese and minced onion and mix. 

In another bowl, whisk the yoghurt, melted butter, eggs and jalapeno together. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients. Stir just until evenly moistened.

Bake in lined muffin cups at 400 F for 20 to 25 minutes.

They taste delicious on their own or topped with cream cheese.

We are moving this weekend! To a place closer to school. So will be busy for a while I guess. However will be scheduling a few posts if possible. The best part is i have a huge balcony at my new place and am looking forward to grow a few plants especially herbs. Would love to hear a few suggestions and tips from you all!

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60 comments:

  1. UmaJune 10, 2009 at 5:25:00 PM PDT

    Wow, what a yummy way to eat muffins!! look so tempting Divya!! Best wishes on the move! Have a good one :)

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  2. Sweta (My Indian Dietitian)June 10, 2009 at 5:46:00 PM PDT

    Savory muffins-great!! I'm so tired of eating just sweet stuff from the bakery's here-this is a welcome change :)
    Miss all the veg/egg puffs,alu buns etc :(

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  3. Sweta (My Indian Dietitian)June 10, 2009 at 5:48:00 PM PDT

    P.S: w.r.t the herb garden,try out methi, cilantro and of course my fave: saunf.

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  4. Gita JaishankarJune 10, 2009 at 6:09:00 PM PDT

    Wow...awesome...love the combination of jalapeno with cheese...I would love to have them with soup :)

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  5. Mahimaa's kitchenJune 10, 2009 at 6:19:00 PM PDT

    sounds very yummy.. i love the cheese jalapeno combo.

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  6. MadhuramJune 10, 2009 at 6:37:00 PM PDT

    I also have to try savory muffins Divya. All the best for the move. Aren't you sending the last picture for this month's Click?

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  7. Home Cooked Oriya FoodJune 10, 2009 at 6:50:00 PM PDT

    I love your clicks... Looks so yum...

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  8. UnknownJune 10, 2009 at 7:06:00 PM PDT

    SPicy,yummy and a new recipe divya...

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  9. sabihaJune 10, 2009 at 7:15:00 PM PDT

    mmm..they look just lovely. Wish I could take a bite. jalapeno and cheese are a fantastic combination.

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  10. KalaiJune 10, 2009 at 7:31:00 PM PDT

    Totally my kind of muffins, Divya! Wish you all the best with the new place. I have found methi leaves, basil, oregano easy to grow. I've also managed to find a tomato plant that I can grow on my balcony. Will let you know how that goes! I believe thyme and rosemary are also fairly easy to grow. Best of luck, dear! :)

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  11. chef and her kitchenJune 10, 2009 at 7:38:00 PM PDT

    They look so colorful n yummy...Feeling like grabbing some from there gal..

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  12. LaviJune 10, 2009 at 9:34:00 PM PDT

    Muffins in Black Background Looks Great! Good Luck on Moving Divya!

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  13. UnknownJune 10, 2009 at 10:01:00 PM PDT

    I too like this savory muffins divya looks so yummy and soft. will try this soon.

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  14. sraJune 10, 2009 at 10:20:00 PM PDT

    I love the jalapeno cheese poppers we get in restaurants here - your muffins are beautiful! I have no patience with muffin pan liners and such stuff - will see if this comes out as cake and let you know about it!

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  15. Indian KhanaJune 10, 2009 at 10:35:00 PM PDT

    Lovely...looks yum...savory muffins are sure winnder I guess ;)

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  16. ParitaJune 10, 2009 at 11:38:00 PM PDT

    What gorgeous muffins..i too love jalapenos and these look grt, will try out also i had sent my entry for Show me your breakfast, hope you have receive it...

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  17. AmmuJune 10, 2009 at 11:51:00 PM PDT

    Lovely muffins. There is something waiting for u in my blog.

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  18. Renus KitchenJune 10, 2009 at 11:52:00 PM PDT

    wonderful recipe and clicks....amazing.....gud luck with moving and regarding gardening....I am also a beginner...just planted squash, Okra and cilantro in my patio ....

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  19. Shama NagarajanJune 11, 2009 at 12:13:00 AM PDT

    looks perfect...take care dear

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  20. Poornima NairJune 11, 2009 at 12:55:00 AM PDT

    Wow..those muffins have turned out perfect...they look and sound delicious.

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  21. AnonymousJune 11, 2009 at 3:05:00 AM PDT

    This is awesome Divya... Cheese and jalapenoes are my favorite combination... I die for them every time we make a trip to burger king for the chilli cheese nuggets... but ur recipe looks like a more healthy option.....visit my blog also http://didolivescooks.wordpress.com and please participate in food festival! thanks!

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  22. PoojaJune 11, 2009 at 3:19:00 AM PDT

    hey divya the muffins looks damn cute dear ! you can as well send it to click stacks : jugalbandi

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  23. Mangala BhatJune 11, 2009 at 4:35:00 AM PDT

    Wow! wonderful dear ..nice clicks as always !.Thanks for sharing this new recipe .:)

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  24. YasmeenJune 11, 2009 at 5:19:00 AM PDT

    spicy flavor of jalapenos,I'd love these to sweet ones any day.good luck with moving:)

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  25. LaavanyaJune 11, 2009 at 5:22:00 AM PDT

    Jalapeno & cheese - what's not to love. They're looking perfect.

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  26. lubnakarim06June 11, 2009 at 7:24:00 AM PDT

    Oh wow looks yum and melt in mouth....

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  27. FinlaJune 11, 2009 at 7:46:00 AM PDT

    I can imagine biting him too them, and the burst of flavours, delicous.

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  28. Fearless KitchenJune 11, 2009 at 8:19:00 AM PDT

    Good luck with your move this weekend! Moving can be really stressful.

    This looks really tasty. People are always surprised to get savory muffins. I made some cheddar, avocado and bacon muffins this winter and once people got over the fact that they were not sweet they really enjoyed them.

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  29. veenaJune 11, 2009 at 8:25:00 AM PDT

    Hi divya ..
    Great clicks..Perfect and lovely muffins..keep in touch
    love
    veena

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  30. SowmyaJune 11, 2009 at 9:02:00 AM PDT

    Wow little ones look cute.. I love jalapenos too, but havent really tried muffins.

    Thanks for the recipe.

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  31. CilantroJune 11, 2009 at 9:24:00 AM PDT

    Wonderful spicy muffins. Love the jalapenos in them.

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  32. Lisa TurnerJune 11, 2009 at 9:43:00 AM PDT

    I adore savory muffins and I never can get enough Jalapenos! I must try these. I have some Jalapeno plants growing in my backyard and I am hoping they yield a nice harvest.

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  33. anudivyaJune 11, 2009 at 10:02:00 AM PDT

    Savory muffins are my new favs ever since I made those Cilantro Carrot muffins. Looks awesome.

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  34. PoojaJune 11, 2009 at 10:26:00 AM PDT

    Lovely jalapeno cheese muffins! Looks so delicious! Awesome clicks too!

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  35. Vanamala HebbarJune 11, 2009 at 10:42:00 AM PDT

    Lovely yaar ... added jalapeno into muffins yummy

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  36. Pavithra ElangovanJune 11, 2009 at 10:47:00 AM PDT

    Savoury muffins are looking so cute.. nice clicks..

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  37. Chef JeenaJune 11, 2009 at 11:22:00 AM PDT

    Lovely muffins Divya I love jalapennos yum.

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  38. DoriJune 11, 2009 at 11:53:00 AM PDT

    Jalapeno's and cheese go so well together!

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  39. AnuSriramJune 11, 2009 at 12:24:00 PM PDT

    Looks lovely! Nice recipe... Makes me drool!

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  40. TBCJune 11, 2009 at 12:46:00 PM PDT

    I too like savory muffins but almost always end up making sweet ones.
    Good luck with your move.

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  41. Varsha VipinsJune 11, 2009 at 6:47:00 PM PDT

    I have had a similar bun sometime back..loved it..so this one is one my to-try list..:)
    Enjoyt the shift dear..gona be abit hectic na..dunno abt the herbs,cos I havent yet got ny for myself,scared of ma too-green-thumb..:D

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  42. rahinJune 11, 2009 at 9:19:00 PM PDT

    gud luck with the move divya :) hope to c u soon

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  43. UnknownJune 12, 2009 at 12:16:00 AM PDT

    they look so good...pictures are wonderful too..

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  44. Divya KuduaJune 12, 2009 at 4:12:00 AM PDT

    Muffins look lovely Div..I've never tried making savoury muffins..yours look delicious:)

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  45. notyet100June 12, 2009 at 5:23:00 AM PDT

    muffins look so yum...

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  46. AnuJune 12, 2009 at 8:32:00 AM PDT

    Wonderful combo muffin! Nice clicks too :)

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  47. SrivalliJune 12, 2009 at 10:39:00 AM PDT

    wow divya..thats rocking..simply drool worthy!...enjoy your school girl..:)..

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  48. SakshiJune 12, 2009 at 10:57:00 AM PDT

    Savoury Muffins...sounds delicious to me already...nice clicks Divya

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  49. VijithaJune 12, 2009 at 12:08:00 PM PDT

    Yummy muffin. Looks so good. Nice pic too!

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  50. Abhirami Venkatram June 12, 2009 at 1:12:00 PM PDT

    Just lovely with cheese and jalapeno.

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  51. Shama NagarajanJune 13, 2009 at 1:55:00 AM PDT

    have a gift for u...please do collect it

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  52. CynthiaJune 13, 2009 at 3:01:00 PM PDT

    Those muffins look really yummy.

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  53. Red ChilliesJune 13, 2009 at 6:17:00 PM PDT

    Looks good. I like savory muffins too.

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  54. ArchanaJune 14, 2009 at 5:51:00 AM PDT

    Wow, these look fab...Must try these...love the idea of savoury muffins

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  55. chakhlereJune 14, 2009 at 7:58:00 PM PDT

    heyy this is a very nice and easy recipe!!
    Never heard of spicy muffins!
    Sounds and looks really yummy!!

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  56. VrindaJune 15, 2009 at 7:14:00 AM PDT

    Yummy muffins,i too lov baking but never tried savoury muffins..looks yumm

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  57. UshaJune 16, 2009 at 1:07:00 PM PDT

    Ooo I absolutely adore savory muffins and these sound absolutely perfect !

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  58. RecipeswapJune 20, 2009 at 2:17:00 PM PDT

    jalapenos and cheese together in a muffin sounds and looks wonderful.

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  59. RV @ Food for 7 StagesAugust 29, 2009 at 10:39:00 AM PDT

    I love jalapenos.. they taste great with cheese on a pizza.. but muffin is something new and they look so perfect..

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  60. The Insane WriterJanuary 11, 2010 at 1:12:00 PM PST

    Ran across your website and just put the jalapeno cheese muffins in the oven. Can't wait to try them!!!! Thank you for sharing them.

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