Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons sweet red peppers, diced
  • 2 tablespoons green peppers, diced
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup cornmeal, plus
  • 2 tablespoons cornmeal
  • 6 tablespoons flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 3 tablespoons butter, melted

Method

  • In a small skillet, saute' peppers in oil for 5 minutes or until tender; cool slightly.
  • In a bowl, combine the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
  • In a small bowl, whisk the egg, buttermilk, butter and peppers until blended.
  • Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened.
  • Fill paper-lined miniature muffin cups three-fourths full.
  • Bake at 425 degrees for 6-9 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
  • Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.