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Savory Gluten-Free Cornbread Bites with Jalapeño Honey Butter

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Tender, bite-sized gluten-free cornbread muffins with a hint of jalapeño, topped with spicy-sweet jalapeño honey butter. Perfect for fall gatherings, potlucks, or cozy snacks.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour blend
  • 1 cup fine yellow cornmeal
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup milk (dairy or dairy-free)
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (or dairy-free coconut yogurt)
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
  • 1/4 cup diced jalapeño peppers (fresh or pickled, seeds removed)
  • For Jalapeño Honey Butter:
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped jalapeño
  • Pinch of flaky salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 24-cup mini muffin pan well.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together gluten-free flour, cornmeal, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, melted butter, milk, Greek yogurt, honey, and apple cider vinegar until smooth.
  4. Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients and stir gently with a spatula until just combined. Batter should be thick but pourable.
  5. Fold in shredded cheddar cheese and diced jalapeños.
  6. Spoon batter into muffin cups, filling about 3/4 full.
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes, until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Let bites cool in pan for 2 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  9. While bites cool, whip softened butter with honey, chopped jalapeño, and a pinch of flaky salt until light and creamy.
  10. Serve warm cornbread bites topped with jalapeño honey butter. Garnish with extra jalapeño or a drizzle of honey if desired.

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for best texture. Don’t overmix the batter to avoid dense bites. Grease the pan well to prevent sticking. For dairy-free or vegan versions, use plant-based butter, yogurt, and flax eggs. Bites can be made ahead and reheated. Honey butter can be prepared a day in advance for deeper flavor.

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Keywords: cornbread, gluten-free, appetizer, jalapeño, honey butter, fall, party, snack, mini muffin, easy, crowd-pleaser

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