INGREDIENTS
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2 cups shredded sharp yellow Cheddar (about 8 ounces), at room temperature
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4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
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3 tablespoons finely chopped drained pimentos
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2 tablespoons grated onion
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1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, plus more for dusting
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Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
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Nonstick cooking spray, for coating the muffin tin
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1 1/2 cups yellow cornmeal
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (see Cook's Note)
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2 tablespoons sugar
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1 tablespoon baking powder
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1 1/4 cups buttermilk
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1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted
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1 large egg plus 1 yolk, lightly beaten together