Best 7 Basic Corn Muffins Recipes

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Corn muffins, a delectable treat enjoyed worldwide, are a delightful fusion of sweet and savory flavors. Often served alongside hearty soups, stews, and chili, these golden-brown gems can also be relished as a standalone snack or breakfast item. This article presents a collection of basic corn muffin recipes, each offering unique variations to cater to diverse preferences. From the classic Southern-style corn muffins brimming with sweet corn kernels to the tantalizing jalapeño corn muffins that pack a spicy punch, this compilation ensures there's a perfect recipe for every palate. Whether you crave a moist and fluffy texture or a crispy, golden-brown crust, these recipes provide step-by-step instructions to guide you in creating delectable corn muffins that will undoubtedly become a staple in your culinary repertoire.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

EASY HOMEMADE CORNBREAD MUFFINS



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These homemade Southern cornbread muffins are moist, fluffy, and easy to make from scratch. This recipe yields a savory muffin with just enough sweet to complement the cornmeal! They're best served fresh from the oven and are great with chili or as a Thanksgiving side dish!

Provided by Caroline Lindsey

Categories     Side Dish

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup cornmeal
1 cup flour
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/2 tsp salt
4 tsp baking powder
1 egg
1 cup milk
1/4 cup corn or vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Add cornmeal, flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder to a large bowl and whisk to break up any clumps.
  • Combine egg, milk, and oil in a medium bowl and whisk to combine.
  • Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
  • Pour batter into a greased muffin tin, filling each cup about halfway. Bake for 13-17 minutes or until toothpick stuck in the center comes out mostly clean. Don't overbake!
  • Serve warm with butter and a drizzle of honey, or as a side for chili.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170 kcal, Carbohydrate 25 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 16 mg, Sodium 253 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 7 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CORN MUFFINS



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 55m

Yield 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1 cup medium cornmeal
2 tablespoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 cups whole milk
1/2 pound unsalted butter, melted and cooled
2 extra-large eggs

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.

DELUXE CORN MUFFINS



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These tender corn muffins are the cream of the crop! Tender and moist, the muffins get a pleasing hint of sweetness from the easy homemade honey butter. -Angela Lively Baxter, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 1 dozen (1/2 cup butter).

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup yellow cornmeal
1/4 cup sugar
2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 large egg
1 large egg yolk
1-1/4 cups buttermilk
1/3 cup canola oil
3/4 cup whole kernel corn
HONEY BUTTER:
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 to 3 tablespoons honey

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. In another bowl, combine the egg, egg yolk, buttermilk and oil. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in corn., Fill greased muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 400° for 18-23 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. , In a small bowl, beat butter and honey until blended. Serve with muffins.

Nutrition Facts :

EASY, SPEEDY CORN MUFFINS



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This is a very moist, made-in-minutes corn muffin with a hint of sweetness. The batter can also be baked in a 13x9 pan for approximately 40 minutes to make corn bread.

Provided by Marcy

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Corn Muffin Recipes

Time 26m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 eggs
1 (15 ounce) can cream-style corn
1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
2 (8.5 ounce) packages dry corn muffin mix

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease the bottoms only of 12 muffin cups, or line with baking cups.
  • Place the eggs in a large bowl, and beat until light colored. Stir in the canned corn and sugar until well blended. Add the muffin mixes, and stir just until dry ingredients are moistened. The batter will be lumpy. Fill muffin cups 2/3 full.
  • Bake in preheated oven until toothpick inserted in center of a muffin comes out clean, 16 to 22 minutes. Cool 5 minutes in pan, then turn out on a rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 198.6 calories, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 32 mg, Fat 4.8 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 765.5 mg, Sugar 6.7 g

BASIC CORN MUFFINS



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Make and share this Basic Corn Muffins recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Meredith Joy

Categories     Breads

Time 30m

Yield 12 muffins, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup cornmeal
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup white sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 egg, beaten
1/4 cup canola oil
1 cup milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 Celsius). Grease muffin pan or line with paper muffin liners.
  • In a large bowl, mix together dry ingredients. Add egg, oil, and milk, stir gently to combine. Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups.
  • Bake at 400 for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 166.5, Fat 6.2, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 18.4, Sodium 177.1, Carbohydrate 25.3, Fiber 1, Sugar 8.4, Protein 3.1

BEST EVER CORN MUFFINS



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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

¼ cup butter, softened
9 tablespoons white sugar
2 eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 ½ cups biscuit baking mix
¼ cup yellow cornmeal
⅔ cup milk

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

EASY, SWEET CORNBREAD MUFFINS



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If you enjoy sweet cornbread, I think you'll like these a lot!

Provided by mindyamac

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Corn Muffin Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 (7.5 ounce) packages corn bread mix (such as Jiffy®)
½ cup milk
½ cup sour cream
3 tablespoons honey
2 eggs
2 tablespoons white sugar
3 tablespoons melted butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line 12 muffin cups with paper liners.
  • Mix corn bread mix, milk, sour cream, honey, and eggs in a bowl until batter is well combined yet slightly lumpy; allow to rest for 5 minutes. Fill muffin cups 3/4 full with batter. Lightly sprinkle each muffin with sugar.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until muffins are golden brown, 18 to 20 minutes. Brush tops of muffins with melted butter; repeat brushing muffins with butter 2 to 3 more times.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224.4 calories, Carbohydrate 31.1 g, Cholesterol 44.6 mg, Fat 9.4 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 613.5 mg, Sugar 10.8 g

Tips:

  • For the best texture, use a combination of all-purpose flour and cornmeal. This will give the muffins a slightly crumbly texture and a sweet, corny flavor.
  • Be sure to preheat your oven before baking the muffins. This will help them rise evenly.
  • Do not overmix the batter. Overmixing will make the muffins tough.
  • Fill the muffin tins only 2/3 full. This will allow the muffins to rise properly.
  • Bake the muffins until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. This will take about 20-25 minutes.
  • Let the muffins cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Conclusion:

These basic corn muffins are a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast, snack, or side dish. They are perfect for any occasion and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can have a batch of fresh, homemade corn muffins that will be the hit of your next gathering.

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