Cornbread Muffins

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
2. 2
   Spray muffin tin with nonstick spray or line with paper muffin cups.
3. 3
   Combine cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.
4. 4
   Stir well.
5. 5
   Combine beaten egg, milk and melted butter (if using normal butter add less salt).
6. 6
   Stir into the dry mixture and combine just until blended.
7. 7
   Chopped jalapenos (from a tin) can also be added, as can chopped red pepper and/or tinned corn kernels.
8. 8
   Scoop batter into prepared muffin pans.
9. 9
   Sprinkle cheddar cheese on top of muffins before baking if desired.
10. 10
    Bake for 20-25 minutes .