Muffin Tin Chicken Chili Cornbread Cups Recipes

MUFFIN-TIN CHICKEN CHILI CORNBREAD CUPS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F. Brush 12 regular-size muffin cups with 1 tablespoon of the melted butter.
• In medium bowl, stir cornbread mix, milk, remaining 2 tablespoons melted butter, the egg and 1 teaspoon of the chili powder until blended. Stir in 1 cup of the cheese. Fill each muffin cup half full.
• In medium bowl, mix remaining 1 teaspoon chili powder, remaining 1 cup cheese, the chicken, chiles, green onion whites and red pepper. Spoon 1 teaspoon mixture into center of batter in each muffin cup; press chicken mixture down into cornbread batter. Spoon an additional 1 tablespoon chicken mixture on center of each cup.
• Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until cornbread is golden brown on edges and chicken mixture is heated through. Cool 5 minutes. Run knife around edge of each muffin, and remove. Top with sour cream and green onion greens; serve warm.

CORNBREAD AND CHILI BITES

Steps:

• For the cornbread: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Generously spray a 12-cup muffin pan with cooking spray.
• Whisk together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, salt and baking soda in a medium bowl. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, egg and butter. Pour the buttermilk mixture into the cornmeal mix and whisk until incorporated. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared muffin cups (1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon per cup). Rap the muffin pan on the counter several times so the batter spreads evenly in each cup.
• Bake until slightly domed on top and golden brown on the underside, about 10 minutes. Cool completely in the pan. Hold a paring knife at an angle to cut a conical shape out of the top of each muffin so that the base is like a shallow bowl. Reserve the cut-out tops.
• For the chili: Heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef and 1/4 teaspoon salt and cook, breaking up any clumps with a wooden spoon, until brown, about 5 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium and add the onion and chili powder. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened, about 5 minutes. Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add the chocolate and 3/4 cup water and simmer, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid has cooked off, about 10 minutes. Keep warm or reheat before serving.
• Make the bites: Reheat the cornbread if desired (the best way is in the microwave 1 to 2 minutes to avoid drying them out). Divide the chili evenly between the cornbread cups and top with a sprinkling of cheese and scallions. Place the cornbread top on top and serve warm.

CHILI CORN MUFFINS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, salt and chili powder. In a small bowl, beat the eggs; add milk, oil, onion and chilies. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. , Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until muffins test done. Serve warm.