Green Chili Cheddar Cornbread Muffins

I saw this recipe on Picky Palate a week or so ago - looks so delicious! You can visit her at http://www.picky-palate.com/ She is amazing - she has won a ton of different foodie contests - and has been on the Food Network for her award winning recipes at least 3 times!
Green Chili Cheddar Cornbread Muffins
1 Cup butter (2 sticks)
1 Cup sugar
4 eggs
1 ½ Cups flour
1 Cup cornmeal
1 ½ Tablespoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
½ Cup ultra gel (optional-available at Whole Foods, etc.)
1 4 oz can chopped green chilies
1 16oz can creamed corn
1 Cup shredded cheddar cheese

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a stand or electric mixer, cream the butter and sugar until well combined. Slowly add eggs until well combined. Pour in remaining ingredients in no particular order until just combined. Pour into a 9x13 inch baking dish or 24 muffin tins that have been sprayed with cooking spray. If baking in 9x13 inch dish bake for 25-30 minutes, if baking in muffin tins, bake for 15-18 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean from center.