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Receta Corn Muffins with Poblano Peppers & Queso Fresco Cheese for #baketogether
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Ingredientes
- 1 1/2 cup all purpose flour
- 2/3 cup finely ground yellow cornmeal
- 4 Tbsp granulated sugar
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon table salt
- 1/2 cup buttermilk, room temperature
- 1/2 cup sour cream, room temperature
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 3 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil
- 1 cup queso fresco cheese, crumbled and divided
- 2/3 cup corn kernels
- 1/2 cup poblano peppers, chopped
- 12 slices jalapeno pepper
- 6 cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
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