Best 8 Cornmeal Cheese Muffins Recipes

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**Cornmeal Cheese Muffins: A Savory Delight for Any Occasion**

Indulge in the delightful symphony of flavors and textures presented by cornmeal cheese muffins, a delectable treat that seamlessly blends the rustic charm of cornmeal with the rich, gooey goodness of melted cheese. These savory muffins are a versatile culinary creation, equally at home as a hearty breakfast item, a delightful appetizer, or an irresistible snack. With their golden-brown exterior, tender cornmeal crumb, and pockets of melted cheese in every bite, these muffins promise an unforgettable gastronomic experience. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this comprehensive guide will empower you to craft perfect cornmeal cheese muffins, complete with variations to suit every palate and dietary preference.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

CORNBREAD MUFFINS WITH CHEDDAR CHEESE



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This complements any vegetarian or meat meal, breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It's a keeper!

Provided by Cinderella

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Savory Muffin Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup milk
½ cup sour cream
¼ cup butter, melted
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup cornmeal
1 cup chopped whole kernel corn
2 tablespoons white sugar
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease 12 muffin cups or line with paper muffin liners.
  • Beat milk, sour cream, butter, and egg together in a large mixing bowl until smooth; add flour, cornmeal, chopped corn, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk mixture until dry ingredients are just moistened; fold Cheddar cheese into the batter. Divide batter between 12 muffin cups.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 15 to 18 minutes. Cool in the pans for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 189.1 calories, Carbohydrate 23.1 g, Cholesterol 36.5 mg, Fat 8.7 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 248.3 mg, Sugar 3.7 g

CHEESY CORNBREAD MUFFINS



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Time 45m

Yield 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 13

Nonstick cooking spray, for the muffin tin
1 1/3 cups yellow cornmeal
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup buttermilk
2 large eggs, whisked
1 1/2 cups grated sharp Cheddar
One 4-ounce cans green chiles
6 tablespoons salted butter, melted
8 tablespoons salted butter, softened
3 tablespoons honey

Steps:

  • For the muffins: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Prepare a muffin tin with cooking spray.
  • Stir together the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a large bowl.
  • Add the buttermilk and eggs to a small pitcher and stir to combine. Pour the buttermilk mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir with a fork until combined. Fold in the cheese, green chiles and melted butter until just combined.
  • Portion the batter into the prepared muffin tin and bake until they are cooked through, about 15 minutes.
  • For the honey butter: Mix the butter and honey in a bowl until combined. Transfer to a ramekin. Remove the muffins from the oven, allow to cool a little, then break open and spread with the honey butter.

CORNMEAL MUFFINS



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Corn bread is very popular in this part of the country as a complement to soup. These muffins are really easy to make and have good texture and flavor!

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup yellow cornmeal
1/3 cup sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup cream-style corn
1/2 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 large egg
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the dry ingredients. Make a well in the center. Add the remaining ingredients; stir just until blended. Spoon into greased muffin cups. , Bake at 400° for 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Remove to a wire rack; serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 189 calories, Fat 7g fat, Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 434mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate, Fiber 3g protein.

BASIC CORN MUFFINS



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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

1 cup cornmeal
1 cup all-purpose flour
⅓ cup white sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 egg, beaten
¼ cup canola oil
1 cup milk

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

CHEDDAR CORNMEAL MUFFINS



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Yummy cheddar cornmeal muffins that go great with just about everything, particularly southern style dishes. Very easy to make and worth it!

Provided by T-Logan

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 40m

Yield 6-8 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 cups unsifted all-purpose flour
1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 large egg
1 cup milk
1 pinch cayenne
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine, melted
1 1/4 cups coarsely grated sharp cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425 degrees.
  • Grease 12 muffin cups.
  • Blend flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt, and cayenne.
  • Beat egg with milk and butter.
  • Add to dry ingredients.
  • Stir until thoroughly moistened.
  • Stir in 1 cup of the cheese and spoon into muffin cups.
  • Sprinkle 1 tsp of cheese over each muffin.
  • Bake 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Serve hot with butter or freeze and reheat right before serving.

SAVORY CHEESE CORNBREAD MUFFINS



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These cheddar cheese cornbread muffins are the perfect bread to serve with a hearty chili or stew or serve them with baked beans or greens.

Provided by Diana Rattray

Categories     Side Dish     Bread

Time 27m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder , preferably aluminum-free
3/4 teaspoon table salt
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1 large egg
3/4 cup milk
2 tablespoons melted butter or shortening
Optional: 2 tablespoons melted butter for topping

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 F. Grease a muffin tin or spray with baking spray.
  • In a medium mixing bowl combine the flour, baking powder, table salt, sugar, and cornmeal. Blend well. Stir the shredded cheese into the flour mixture.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk the egg. Add the milk and the melted butter or shortening and whisk to blend.
  • When the oven has completely preheated, stir the egg and milk mixture into the flour mixture just until blended.
  • Immediately fill the prepared muffin cups about two-thirds full and bake in the preheated oven for 17 to 22 minutes, or until golden brown.
  • If desired, brush more melted butter over the tops of the hot muffins as soon as they come out of the oven.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120 kcal, Carbohydrate 12 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 311 mg, Sugar 2 g, Fat 6 g, ServingSize 12 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

CHEESY CORNBREAD MUFFINS WITH HOT HONEY BUTTER



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Smoky chipotle takes these muffins into savory territory, but this recipe can be used purely as a blueprint: Want them a bit sweeter? Lose the minced chipotle chiles, and increase the sugar by a couple of tablespoons. Need them to hold up to a heavily spiced pot of chili? Double the chipotles en adobo, add 1/4 cup minced red onion and a dash of ground cumin, onion powder or garlic, perhaps. Whatever you add, don't overmix: Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined (a few lumps are O.K.) before folding in the cheese for muffins that are rich but not dense.

Provided by Alexa Weibel

Categories     breads, quick breads, appetizer, side dish

Time 40m

Yield 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 19

1/2 cup/115 grams unsalted butter (1 stick), softened
3 tablespoons honey
1 1/2 teaspoons chipotle en adobo sauce
Unsalted butter, for greasing the pan
1 1/4 cups/195 grams medium cornmeal
1 cup/130 grams all-purpose flour
1/4 cup/50 grams granulated sugar
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/4 teaspoons black pepper
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup/115 grams unsalted butter (1 stick)
2/3 cup/160 milliliters whole milk
1/2 cup/120 milliliters sour cream
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons minced chiles en adobo (optional)
1 cup/115 grams grated sharp white Cheddar (about 3 ounces)
3 tablespoons very thinly sliced scallions or chives
Sliced jalapeño, for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Prepare the hot honey butter: In a small bowl, stir 1/2 cup/1 stick softened butter with the honey and chipotle en adobo sauce. Refrigerate while muffins bake.
  • Heat the oven to 400 degrees, and generously grease the cups of a 12-cup muffin tin.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, pepper and salt.
  • In a small saucepan, melt the remaining 1/2 cup/1 stick softened butter over low heat. In a medium bowl, whisk together the milk, sour cream, eggs, melted butter and the minced chipotle chiles, if using.
  • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, and stir using a rubber spatula until almost combined but still a little lumpy. Fold in the Cheddar and scallions, and stir until just combined.
  • Transfer the muffin batter in 1/4-cup portions to the prepared muffin tin. Top each muffin with a jalapeño slice, if desired, and bake until the tops are golden and the muffins are cooked through, about 18 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes in the muffin tins before carefully transferring to a wire rack, running a knife around the rims to release the muffins, if necessary. Serve warm or at room temperature, with honey butter.

UNBELIEVABLY MOIST CORNMEAL MUFFINS



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From a Gay Lea recipe flyer. Definitely not a low fat recipe. Tried numerous recipes previously with mixed results (too dry, too crumbly), but these are always mmmm....perfect! Enjoy with soup, salad, chili. Add grated cheese if you wish. Can be frozen.

Provided by fluffystew

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 35m

Yield 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/4 cups cornmeal
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup white sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups gay lea sour cream (light)
3/4 cup butter, melted and cooled

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Grease or put muffin cups into a 12-muffin pan. (or use a 9-inch square baking pan).
  • Combine dry ingredients in a bowl: cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, salt.
  • In another bowl, combine wet ingredients: eggs, sour cream and melted butter.
  • Add wet ingredients into the dry and mix well.
  • Put into muffin cups or baking pan.
  • Bake 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 275.1, Fat 18.5, SaturatedFat 10.9, Cholesterol 76.5, Sodium 377, Carbohydrate 24.4, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 6.7, Protein 3.9

Tips:

  • Use fresh cornmeal for the best flavor. If you can't find fresh cornmeal, you can use store-bought cornmeal, but be sure to check the expiration date.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing will make the muffins tough.
  • Be careful not to overcook the muffins. Overcooked muffins will be dry and crumbly.
  • Serve the muffins warm with butter, honey, or your favorite jam. You can also add crumbled bacon, chopped green onions, or shredded cheese to the batter for a savory muffin.

Conclusion:

Cornmeal cheese muffins are a delicious and easy-to-make snack or breakfast food. They are perfect for a quick grab-and-go breakfast or a hearty snack. With just a few simple ingredients, you can make a batch of these muffins that the whole family will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a tasty and satisfying snack or breakfast, give cornmeal cheese muffins a try!

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