Cornbread muffins, a delectable treat originating from the Southern United States, have captivated taste buds for generations. These delightful morsels embody the essence of comfort food, with their tender, moist interiors and golden-brown, slightly crusty exteriors. Whether served as a savory side dish or as a sweet treat, cornbread muffins hold a special place in culinary traditions across the globe. This comprehensive guide will embark on a culinary journey to discover the best recipe for cornbread muffins, delving into the secrets of achieving the perfect balance of flavors and textures. Along the way, we will explore various cooking techniques, ingredient variations, and presentation ideas to elevate your cornbread muffin-making skills to new heights. So, prepare your aprons, gather your ingredients, and let's embark on this delectable adventure to create the ultimate cornbread muffins.
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BASIC CORN MUFFINS
A simple but delicious muffin recipe that can easily be dressed up by adding jalapenos, honey or anything else.
Provided by Doug Matthews
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Muffin Recipes Corn Muffin Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease muffin pan or line with paper muffin liners.
- In a large bowl, mix together corn meal, flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Add egg, oil and milk; stir gently to combine. Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups.
- Bake at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 15 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into a muffin comes out clean.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 154 calories, Carbohydrate 22.5 g, Cholesterol 17.1 mg, Fat 5.9 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 196.1 mg, Sugar 6.6 g
CLASSIC CORNBREAD MUFFINS
Fast, easy and tasty -- perfect with a stew or chili. These also freeze well. I first found this recipe in an older Bonnie Stern cookbook many years ago and have been making these ever since.
Provided by Lennie
Categories Quick Breads
Time 35m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- Spray muffin tin with nonstick spray or line with paper muffin cups.
- Combine cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.
- Stir well.
- Combine beaten egg, milk and melted butter (if using normal butter add less salt).
- Stir into the dry mixture and combine just until blended.
- Chopped jalapenos (from a tin) can also be added, as can chopped red pepper and/or tinned corn kernels.
- Scoop batter into prepared muffin pans.
- Sprinkle cheddar cheese on top of muffins before baking if desired.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes .
CORN MUFFINS
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Line 12 muffin cups with paper liners. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, mix the flour, sugar, cornmeal, baking powder, and salt. In a separate bowl, combine the milk, melted butter, and eggs. With the mixer on the lowest speed, pour the wet ingredients into the dry ones and stir until they are just blended. Spoon the batter into the paper liners, filling each one to the top. Bake for 30 minutes, until the tops are crisp and a toothpick comes out clean. Cool slightly and remove from the pan.
HONEY CORNBREAD MUFFINS
Bake a batch of the Neelys' Honey Cornbread Muffins recipe from Down Home with the Neelys on Food Network to go with a backyard barbecue or family chili night.
Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network
Time 25m
Yield 12 muffins
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Into a large bowl, mix the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. In another bowl, whisk together the whole milk, eggs, butter, and honey. Add the wet to the dry ingredients and stir until just mixed.
- Place muffin paper liners in a 12-cup muffin tin. Evenly divide the cornbread mixture into the papers. Bake for 15 minutes, until golden.
CORNBREAD MUFFINS I
These muffins are very similar to the ones found in a famous down-home cooking restaurant. They're so simple to make and taste great because they have real pieces of corn as well as corn meal.
Provided by Lisa K
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Muffin Recipes Corn Muffin Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease or line 12 muffin cups.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter, sugar, honey, eggs and salt. Mix in flour, cornmeal and baking powder; blend thoroughly. Stir in milk and corn. Pour or spoon batter into prepared muffin cups.
- Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into center of a muffin comes out clean.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 242.9 calories, Carbohydrate 37.4 g, Cholesterol 52.1 mg, Fat 9.2 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 191.1 mg, Sugar 17.9 g
BUTTERMILK CORNBREAD MUFFINS
Honey makes these muffins moist and sweet. This recipe is from The WEBB Cooks, articles and recipes by Robin Webb, courtesy of the American Diabetes Association.
Provided by Robyn Webb
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Muffin Recipes Corn Muffin Recipes
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- In a large bowl, combine the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, and soda. Combine eggs, buttermilk, honey, and oil; add slowly to the dry ingredients. Mix until blended. Pour into non-stick muffin cups, making them about two-thirds full.
- Bake until golden, about 20 to 25 minutes. Remove the muffins from the pan and cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 134.9 calories, Carbohydrate 22.6 g, Cholesterol 31.6 mg, Fat 3.7 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 217.9 mg, Sugar 6.7 g
BUTTERY CORNBREAD MUFFINS
These classic cornbread muffins are oh-so easy to make! And best of all, you will probably already have almost all of the ingredients on hand! Just pick up some cornmeal in the bulk section of your supermarket, and walaahh... Cornbread muffins!
Provided by krittylea21
Categories Quick Breads
Time 20m
Yield 12 muffins
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine ingredients in a large bowl, then mix using a hand beater (no longer than 1 minute) Pour into 12 large muffin cups.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes at 350 degrees F.
CORNBREAD MUFFINS
These savoury snacks are brilliant for picnics and lunchboxes - plus they can be frozen ahead
Provided by Sarah Cook
Categories Lunch, Side dish, Snack, Treat
Time 1h
Yield Makes 12
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6 and brush a 12-hole muffin tin with some of the melted butter Put the corn kernels in a pan with the onion, chilli and a knob of butter. Gently fry for 5-10 mins until golden and soft.
- Mix together the flour, polenta, baking powder and cheddar with 1 tsp salt in a large mixing bowl. Whisk together the eggs, buttermilk and milk, then stir into the dry ingredients with the remaining melted butter and corn mixture. Divide between the muffin holes (they will be quite full) and bake for 25-30 mins or until golden brown and cooked through - poke in a skewer to check. Best eaten warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 189 calories, Fat 9 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 22 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 3 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 6 grams protein, Sodium 0.44 milligram of sodium
BEST EVER CORN MUFFINS
This recipe was handed down to me from my mother. It's easy to make and the ingredients are probably already in your kitchen. Enjoy!
Provided by CHAROLETTEKD
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Muffin Recipes Corn Muffin Recipes
Time 38m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease 12 muffin cups or line with paper muffin liners.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Stir in the eggs one at a time, beating well with each addition, then stir in the vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, stir together baking mix and cornmeal. Blend this mixture into the butter/egg mixture, alternately with the milk; stir just until combined. Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups.
- Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 30 minutes, until golden.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 163.8 calories, Carbohydrate 21.7 g, Cholesterol 42.3 mg, Fat 7.3 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 233.7 mg, Sugar 10.5 g
CORNBREAD MUFFINS
Ubiquitous on southern tables, cornbread is a versatile side dish that can be cut into pieces from a cast-iron skillet or, as done in this recipe, portioned as individual muffins. This recipe by Alexander Smalls, a chef, author, restaurateur and former opera singer, uses finely ground cornmeal and two types of milk to create a savory batter, which also gets a kick from coriander. Fresh corn kernels add texture to the dense quickbread. Serve warm alongside a spread of vegetables or a meat dish, with plenty of butter.
Provided by Korsha Wilson
Categories breads, side dish
Time 25m
Yield 6 muffins
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400 degrees. Line 6 cups of a muffin pan with paper liners or coat with nonstick spray.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, brown sugar, coriander, baking powder and salt. Whisk in the milk, buttermilk and oil, then whisk in the eggs until the batter is smooth. Stir in the corn until well combined. Divide the batter among the prepared muffin cups. (The cups will be full.)
- Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean, 15 to 17 minutes. Serve warm.
EASY HONEY CORNBREAD MUFFINS
Quick and easy! Most ingredients are already in the pantry!
Provided by Monica Inthathirath
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Muffin Recipes Corn Muffin Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray or lightly grease a 12-cup muffin pan.
- Mix milk and cornmeal in a bowl and let sit for 10 minutes, stirring halfway through. Mix in flour, oil, white sugar, brown sugar, honey, egg, baking powder, and salt until well combined. Pour batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each cup 2/3 full.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes.
- Mix butter, cinnamon, and honey together in a bowl. Serve honey butter with muffins.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 283.4 calories, Carbohydrate 35.7 g, Cholesterol 37.5 mg, Fat 14.9 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 354 mg, Sugar 17 g
MOIST CORNBREAD MUFFINS
We don't like cornbread per se, so I was looking around and found these today (12/19/06) .. I made them. Oh my gosh!! Moist isn't the word! The batter is VERY liquidy. They ARE almost like a spoon pudding.
Provided by Amberngriffinco
Categories Quick Breads
Time 24m
Yield 24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oven to 425°F.
- Grease two 12 muffin tins or line with liners.
- Put all dry ingredients in large bowl and mix well.
- Add buttermilk, mayonnaise, butter and shortening to dry ingredients.
- Mix well.
- Add eggs and blend thoroughly.
- Pour into prepared muffin tins and bake 10-12 minutes till lightly browned.
- Use toothpick to test for doneness.
- NOTE: I added 1 C shredded cheddar cheese on some and cinnamon sugar on some.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 135.1, Fat 5.7, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 39.3, Sodium 257.7, Carbohydrate 17.9, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 5.8, Protein 3.5
COPYCAT FAMOUS DAVE'S CORNBREAD MUFFINS RECIPE
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a muffin pan with 16 liners and set aside.
- In a large bowl mix together cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda.
- In a separate medium bowl, cream together eggs, sugar, shortening and vanilla using an electric mixer.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients and stir.
- Add in milk, vegetable oil, and honey. Mix well until batter is smooth.
- Fill each muffin cup about 3/4 full and bake for 18-20 minutes (watch for the tops to turn or until golden).
- Remove from oven and top each muffin with butter while they are hot so that the butter can melt and sink into the muffin.
Tips:
- Use fine cornmeal for a smoother texture. If you only have coarse cornmeal, you can grind it in a blender or food processor until it reaches the desired consistency.
- Add a little sugar to the batter for a sweeter cornbread. You can also add honey, maple syrup, or agave nectar.
- For a more savory cornbread, add some chopped jalapeños, green onions, or bacon. You can also use a flavored oil, such as garlic oil or chili oil.
- Fill the muffin cups only about 2/3 full. The cornbread will rise as it bakes.
- Bake the cornbread muffins in a preheated oven. This will help them rise evenly.
- Let the cornbread muffins cool for a few minutes before serving. This will make them easier to handle.
Conclusion:
Cornbread muffins are a delicious and versatile side dish that can be enjoyed with a variety of meals. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like them sweet or savory, plain or loaded with mix-ins, there is a cornbread muffin recipe out there for everyone. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy side dish, give cornbread muffins a try!
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