Best 7 Quick Cornmeal Muffins Recipes

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**Kickstart Your Day with Delectable Cornmeal Muffins: A Culinary Journey Through Taste and Simplicity**

Indulge in the delightful symphony of flavors and textures presented by these quick cornmeal muffins. With a crisp and golden crust enveloping a moist and tender crumb, each bite is a celebration of simplicity and comfort. These versatile muffins offer a perfect balance between sweet and savory, making them ideal for any occasion. Whether you prefer them as a hearty breakfast, a satisfying snack, or an accompaniment to your favorite meal, these cornmeal muffins promise to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. Dive into a culinary journey that showcases the versatility of cornmeal as we explore three enticing recipes that cater to diverse dietary preferences: classic cornmeal muffins, vegan cornmeal muffins, and gluten-free cornmeal muffins.

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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

EASY HONEY CORNBREAD MUFFINS



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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

1 cup milk
1 cup yellow cornmeal
1 cup all-purpose flour
⅓ cup vegetable oil
¼ cup white sugar
¼ cup brown sugar
3 tablespoons honey
1 large egg
3 ½ teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
3 tablespoons ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons honey

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

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.

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.

SWEET CORNMEAL MUFFINS



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My husband, Axtell, was a fan of the cornmeal muffins from a restaurant we visited. I found a similar recipe and cut it down to serve two. These muffins are his favorite.-Marie Kramer, Kirkwood, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 4 muffins.

Number Of Ingredients 8

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

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the sugar, oil, egg, and milk. In another bowl, combine dry ingredients; stir in sugar mixture just until moistened. , Coat four muffin cups with cooking spray or use paper liners. Divide batter among muffin cups. Bake at 400° for 15-18 minutes or until lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 153 calories, Fat 6g fat, Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 87mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate, Fiber 4g protein.

CORNMEAL MUFFINS



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Make and share this Cornmeal Muffins recipe from Food.com.

Provided by CoffeeMom

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 30m

Yield 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup yellow cornmeal
1/2 cup butter
1 egg
3/4 cup milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375º F.
  • Grease muffin pan.
  • Mix dry ingredients together.
  • In a seperate bowl combine melted butter, egg and milk; mix well.
  • Add dry mix to wet mix and stir until just combined.
  • Spoon batter into muffin pan and bake for 15-20 minutes.
  • Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 191.3, Fat 9.1, SaturatedFat 5.4, Cholesterol 40.1, Sodium 259.2, Carbohydrate 25.1, Fiber 1, Sugar 8.5, Protein 3

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 a good quality cornmeal. Fresh, stone-ground cornmeal will give the muffins a more flavorful and textured crumb.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can result in tough muffins. Stir just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Fill the muffin cups to the top. This will help the muffins rise evenly and produce a taller muffin.
  • Bake the muffins until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Overbaking can dry out the muffins.
  • Let the muffins cool for a few minutes before serving. This will allow them to set and firm up.

Conclusion:

Quick cornmeal muffins are a delicious and versatile treat that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They are easy to make and can be customized with a variety of ingredients. With a few simple tips, you can create perfect cornmeal muffins every time.

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