Jalapeño Cheddar Muffins

1: Preheat oven to 350°F.

2: Seed and dice 2 jalapeños, leaving some for topping and cut thin slices.

3: Grate 1 cup of sharp cheddar cheese.

4: Mix dry ingredients in one bowl: corn meal, flour, baking powder, white sugar, and salt.

5: In a separate bowl, melt 1/2 cup butter, then add buttermilk and 1 egg; whisk until combined.

6: Add the wet mix to the dry mix bowl and use a spatula to mix well.

7: Fold in diced jalapeños and 1 cup shredded cheese (don't overmix).

8: Grease a muffin tin or use muffin cups and scoop the mix into the muffin tin.

9: Sprinkle with remaining cheese and sliced jalapeños.

10: Bake for 18-20 minutes.

11: Let rest for 10 minutes and enjoy with butter.