Cornbread Muffins
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Forget the box! This homemade cornbread muffin recipe is quick, easy, and delivers the most tender, perfectly sweet cornbread you’ve ever tasted.
My kids love these cornbread muffins so much that I’m constantly swatting their hands away from the bread basket so they don’t fill up before the main course. Baking at dinnertime might seem ambitious, but these are super-easy to prepare. You can whip up the batter in ten minutes, and I usually serve them instead of a starch.
Pair them with seafood, BBQ chicken, ribs, beef chili or chicken tortilla soup. And try to save a few—leftovers are delicious for breakfast, reheated and slathered with honey butter or jam.
“Let me tell you, this recipe is perfect. My picky family loved them and my hubby almost ate the whole pan.”
What You’ll Need To Make Cornbread Muffins
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Mix the wet ingredients. Begin by whisking the eggs in a medium bowl. Add the honey and milk and whisk to combine.
Step 2: Mix the dry ingredients. In a separate large bowl, whisk together the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Step 3: Combine wet and dry. Add the egg mixture and the melted butter to the dry ingredients.
Step 4: Finish the batter. Whisk until the mixture is smooth with no lumps.
Step 5: Prepare to bake. Spoon the batter evenly into the muffin pan, filling each cup about 3/4 full. I think it’s easiest to use a muffin scoop.
Step 6: Bake and cool. Bake for 17 to 20 minutes, or until the tops are set and golden. Note that they will not dome. Cool the muffins for a few minutes in the pan, then serve warm with softened butter. The muffins are best served fresh, but leftovers can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or frozen for longer storage.
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Ingredients
- 1¼ cups all-purpose flour, spooned into measuring cup and leveled-off
- ¾ cup yellow cornmeal
- ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons honey
- ¾ cup milk (preferably whole but low-fat works too)
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin pan with paper liners or spray with non-stick cooking spray. (I prefer to use non-stick cooking spray so the muffins get nice and crisp on the edges.)
- In a medium bowl, break up the eggs with a whisk. Whisk in the honey, and then the milk. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add the milk mixture and the melted butter to the dry ingredients. Whisk until just blended. Do not overmix; it's okay if there are a few lumps. Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin pan, filling each cup about ¾ full. Bake for 17 to 20 minutes, or until the tops are set and golden. (Note that the muffins will not dome.) Cool the muffins for a few minutes in the pan, then serve warm.
Notes
- If you'd prefer to make this as cornbread rather than muffins, spray an 8-in (20-cm) square pan with non-stick cooking spray and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25 to 30 minutes.
- Freezing Instructions: Cornbread muffins taste best when served right out of the oven, but can be frozen in an airtight container or sealable plastic bag for up to 3 months. Thaw for 3 to 4 hours on the countertop before serving. To reheat, wrap them in aluminum foil and warm in a 350°F (175°C) oven until hot. Alternatively, heat muffins in the microwave at 50 percent power for 30 to 45 seconds, or until just hot; do not overheat or muffins will get tough.
Nutrition Information
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After trying countless recipes, searching for the perfect corn muffin, we finally found it!!! Everyone loved them- best ever!!!
This is the best corn muffin I’ve ever had. Do they freeze well?
They do freeze well, Kate. Glad you enjoyed them!
Love this recipe… I brushed with butter at the 17 & 20 minute marks. This is a keeper recipe…absolutely perfect!
I’d like to make these to go with white chili for Bunco. I would like to make them the night before and just reheat them. At what temperature should I reheat them, and for how long? What is the best way to store them prior to reheating? Thanks!
Hi Stephanie, You can store these in an airtight container on your counter. To reheat the muffins, just wrap them in foil and warm them in a 350-degree oven until hot.
Hi Jenn
If I want to make this recipe in one pan rather than as individual muffins, what size pan do you recommend?
Hi Lynn, I think an 8-inch square baking pan would work here and I’d start checking for doneness at about 30 minutes.
These cornbread muffins are absolutely delicious! My husband and I love them, and I make them often.
Hi Jenn, If I wanted to make the muffins in mini muffin tins, would the recipe still work well? And what bake time and temperature would you suggest?
Hi Jackie, Yes, mini muffins would work. You can leave the temperature the same but start checking them for doneness at about 12 – 15 minutes.
Jenn,
I made the muffins over the weekend, some at the regular size and some at the mini size. Both batches turned out perfect! My family raved about them and this will definitely be an annual request for Thanksgiving. Thank you!!
Jackie
Can I premake the batter the day before and refrigerate?
Hi Alex, no muffin batter should be refrigerated overnight. Any batter that uses a chemical leavening such as baking soda or powder, or eggs must be baked as soon as it gets wet or it won’t rise. You can measure the wet and dry ingredients and keep them separate, but once they are mixed, it should be baked.
I wonder about adding additional ingredients like red peppers, jalapenos, bacon and onion?
Hi Jackie, I think any of those add-ins would work!
Can i add corn from the can? If so, what would be the right measurement?
Sure Shirley! I’d add 1 cups worth to the batter along with the dry ingredients and butter. Enjoy!