Jalapeno Bacon Corn Muffin Bombs_pin

!For Jalapeno Popper Filling
4 oz cream cheese softened
1/3 [Mezetta Jalapeno peppers | https://ooh.li/425e928], diced
1/2 cup pepper jack cheese, shredded
1/4 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
!For Muffins
1 cup all purpose flour (125g)
1 cup cornmeal, (120g)
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
2 Tbsp. reserved bacon grease or canola oil
1/4 cup light brown sugar
1 Tbsp honey
1 large egg, room temperature
1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
4 slices of bacon, cooked and chopped, reserve 2 Tbsp bacon grease
1/3 cup [Mezetta Jalapeno peppers | https://ooh.li/425e928], diced
12 [Mezetta Jalapeno pepper rings | https://ooh.li/425e928] (optional)