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Jalapeno Cornbread Whoopie Pies

Savory Jalapeno Cornbread Whoopie Pies

Jalapeno Cornbread Whoopie Pies are savory appetizers that blend cornbread's softness with jalapeños' spice, featuring a creamy bacon goat cheese filling.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cornbread
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free blend can be used.
  • 1 cup Cornmeal Best used as is.
  • 1/3 cup Brown Sugar Can replace with white sugar.
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder Ensure it's fresh.
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 cup Buttermilk Can substitute with milk and vinegar.
  • 1/2 cup Butter Use melted coconut oil for dairy-free.
  • 1 large Egg A flax egg is a vegan alternative.
  • 1 cup Jalapeno Peppers Use mild peppers if less heat is desired.
For the Filling
  • 4 slices Bacon Can substitute with turkey bacon or omit.
  • 4 oz Goat Cheese Can substitute with cream cheese.
  • 4 oz Cream Cheese
  • 2 tbsp Whole Milk Almond or soy milk can be used as alternatives.
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Chives Can substitute with green onions or omit.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • baking sheet
  • whisk

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a baking sheet.
  2. Combine flour, cornmeal, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Stir in buttermilk, melted butter, and egg until just combined. Fold in chopped jalapeños.
  4. Drop batter onto the baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart. Bake for 12-15 minutes.
  5. Let cornbread cool on the sheet for 3-5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  6. Mix goat cheese, cream cheese, and milk until smooth. Stir in bacon and chives.
  7. Spread filling on half of the cornbread rounds and top with the remaining rounds to assemble.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 5gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Check the freshness of baking powder before use. Let cornbread cool completely before adding filling.

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