Best 10 Squash Corn Muffins Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of fall with our exquisite collection of squash corn muffins. These delectable treats are a perfect blend of sweet and savory, featuring a symphony of textures that will tantalize your taste buds. From classic muffins bursting with the goodness of squash and corn to creative variations infused with herbs, cheese, and bacon, our recipes offer a tantalizing array of options to suit every palate. Whether you prefer a traditional muffin or a unique twist on this classic dish, our carefully curated recipes will guide you through the process of creating these autumnal delights. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey that celebrates the bounty of the harvest season.

**Recipes Included:**

1. **Classic Squash Corn Muffins:**
- A timeless recipe that captures the essence of fall flavors.
- Buttery, moist muffins with a tender crumb and a golden-brown exterior.

2. **Cheesy Squash Corn Muffins:**
- A delightful twist on the classic, featuring a gooey, melted cheese center.
- Perfect for cheese enthusiasts who love a savory muffin.

3. **Bacon and Corn Muffins:**
- A hearty and savory muffin that combines the irresistible flavors of bacon and corn.
- Ideal for a quick and easy breakfast or brunch.

4. **Herbed Squash Corn Muffins:**
- A fragrant and flavorful muffin infused with a medley of fresh herbs.
- Perfect for those who love a muffin with a bit of extra zing.

5. **Gluten-Free Squash Corn Muffins:**
- A delicious and inclusive recipe for those with gluten sensitivities.
- Enjoy all the flavors of squash corn muffins without compromising on taste.

6. **Vegan Squash Corn Muffins:**
- A plant-based muffin that caters to vegans and those looking for a dairy-free option.
- Packed with the same delicious flavors as the classic recipe.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SQUASH CORNBREAD



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This is a moist cornbread recipe that allows you to use up some of the extra zucchini or squash you have on hand. You can reduce or increase sugar or salt, depending on your cornbread preferences. It can be served with stew, chili, beans, or fried cabbage.

Provided by Crina

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Zucchini Bread Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup half-and-half
1 cup cornmeal
¾ cup whole wheat flour
½ cup olive oil
½ cup all-purpose flour
2 eggs
¼ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking soda
2 cups grated zucchini

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a muffin tin with paper baking cups.
  • Mix half-and-half, cornmeal, whole wheat flour, olive oil, all-purpose flour, eggs, sugar, salt, and baking soda together in a large bowl. Add grated zucchini last. Spoon batter into the lined muffin cups.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225.4 calories, Carbohydrate 24.3 g, Cholesterol 38.5 mg, Fat 12.7 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 269.5 mg, Sugar 4.9 g

SQUASH CORNBREAD



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Enjoy the fresh flavor of summer squash with this moist and hearty cornbread. This is good enough to eat by itself! -Marlene A. Huffstetler, Chapin, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 medium yellow summer squash (about 2 pounds), chopped
2 packages (8-1/2 ounces each) cornbread/muffin mix
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
2/3 cup 4% cottage cheese
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Place squash in a steamer basket; place in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 3-5 minutes or until tender. Drain and squeeze dry., In a large bowl, combine cornbread mixes and eggs. Fold in the squash, cheeses, onion, salt and pepper. , Pour into two 8-in. square baking pans coated with cooking spray. Bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. , Serve warm or cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. Wrap in foil and freeze for up to 3 months., To use frozen bread: Thaw at room temperature. Serve warm. ,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 116 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 242mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

YELLOW SQUASH CORNBREAD MUFFINS



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This is my modification of Recipe #121853 (which I love). Since the muffins taste so much like cornbread, I decided to make a version that actually have corn meal. I also use whole wheat flour and flaxseed meal to make them even healthier.

Provided by CongoGirl

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 40m

Yield 18 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 lbs crookneck yellow squash, for 2 cups mashed (2 large/3 medium)
2 eggs (or 1 egg and 1 T flaxseed meal and 3 T water)
1/2 cup oil (or 1/2 cup melted butter)
1/2 cup applesauce
2/3 cup sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup cornmeal
5 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Wash squash and trim ends. Cut squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds (even if they are really small and immature. Chop the squash into chunks.
  • Cook in a small amount of water in the microwave (covered) for 10-15 minutes or until the squash is mushy.
  • Drain the water and use a food chopper to mash the squash to a pulp. Measure 2 cups.
  • Combine the squash with eggs, butter, and applesauce, and set aside.
  • Combine dry ingredients in a large bowl.
  • Make a well in center of mixture.
  • Add squash to dry ingredients, stirring only until moist.
  • Spoon into greased muffin tins, filling 3/4 full.
  • Bake at 375°F for 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center of muffin comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 178.4, Fat 7.2, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 23.5, Sodium 243.7, Carbohydrate 26.6, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 7.5, Protein 3.4

SPICED SQUASH MUFFINS



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When I created these moist muffins with our garden-fresh squash, my 3 year-old son kept asking for more. That batch disappeared quickly...and so did the second one! We especially like the topping of brown sugar and cinnamon, which adds a sweet crunch. -TaeRee Glover, Sedan, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 eggs, lightly beaten
3/4 cup mashed cooked butternut squash
3/4 cup light corn syrup
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup canola oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
TOPPING:
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
4 teaspoons cold butter

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. In another bowl, combine the eggs, squash, corn syrup, butter, oil and vanilla; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. , Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups three-fourth full. In a small bowl, combine brown sugar and cinnamon; cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over batter. , Bake at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 296 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 259mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

PERFECT BUTTERNUT SQUASH MUFFINS



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Similar to pumpkin muffins, these are a great way to use up butternut squash and are not too high in sugar. Even my picky husband enjoys these! Feel free to play around with the spice amounts to your liking.

Provided by cezeigler

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Whole Wheat Muffin Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 small butternut squash
3 eggs
½ cup water
½ cup vegetable oil
½ cup white sugar
½ cup brown sugar
2 cups whole wheat flour
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon nutmeg
½ teaspoon ground cloves
½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
¼ cup raisins
¼ cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease 20 muffin cups.
  • Cut a 1/2-inch hole into the larger part of the squash and cover with a damp paper towel.
  • Cook squash in a microwave oven in 3-minute increments, turning slightly after each increment, until squash can be easily pierced with a fork, 9 to 12 minutes. Set aside until cool to the touch, about 20 minutes.
  • Halve squash lengthwise and scoop out seeds. Measure 1 1/2 cups squash into a large bowl. Mash eggs, water, vegetable oil, white sugar, and brown sugar into the squash. Whisk whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, nutmeg, cloves, and pumpkin pie spice into the squash mixture until you have a smooth batter. Fold raisins and walnuts into the batter.
  • Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups to about 1/2 to 2/3 full.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean, about 15 minutes. Cool in the pans for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 401.7 calories, Carbohydrate 63.9 g, Cholesterol 49.1 mg, Fat 14.9 g, Fiber 5.9 g, Protein 7.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 406.4 mg, Sugar 25.7 g

SUMMER SQUASH PUFFS



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A light fritter-like vegetable treat. Use any summer squash, yellow or green--or a mix of both.

Provided by JEANJELLYBEAN

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash     Summer Squash

Time 40m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 quart oil for frying
4 summer squash, cut into chunks
1 medium onion, grated
2 eggs, beaten
⅔ cup all-purpose flour
⅔ cup dry corn muffin mix
2 teaspoons baking powder
¾ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a deep, heavy skillet or deep fryer to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C).
  • Place the squash in a pot with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook 10 minutes, or until tender. Drain, and mash.
  • In a bowl, mix 2 cups squash*, onion, and eggs. In a separate bowl, mix the flour, corn muffin mix, baking powder, and salt. Thoroughly blend the squash mixture into the flour mixture.
  • Drop the squash and flour mixture by rounded tablespoons into the hot oil, and fry until evenly brown and crisp. Drain on paper towels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 76.9 calories, Carbohydrate 7.4 g, Cholesterol 15.6 mg, Fat 4.7 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 169.4 mg, Sugar 1 g

ZUCCHINI FRITTERS



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Pan-fried zucchini, yellow squash, and carrot cakes, with golden crispy edges and tender insides. These make great dippers for toddlers to adults. You would never know that these nutritious fritters amount to eating your vegetables.

Provided by MooShell

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash     Zucchini     Fried Zucchini Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups shredded zucchini
1 cup shredded yellow squash
1 cup shredded carrots
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup corn muffin mix
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon sweet paprika
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, or more as needed

Steps:

  • Toss zucchini, yellow squash, and carrots with salt in a colander and drain for 15 minutes. Wrap vegetables in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out as much moisture as possible; transfer mixture to a bowl.
  • Combine corn muffin mix, baking powder, and paprika in a bowl. Stir in vegetables and eggs until well mixed.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat, tilting skillet to spread oil evenly. Drop tablespoonfuls of the zucchini batter into the hot oil, flattening each dollop with the back of a spoon. Pan-fry until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Transfer fritters to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 258.3 calories, Carbohydrate 29.7 g, Cholesterol 93.9 mg, Fat 12.9 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 7.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 1029.3 mg, Sugar 6.3 g

YELLOW SQUASH MUFFINS



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These muffins are so moist and golden, they're sure to become an instant family favorite. They have a delicate squash flavor.-Doris Heath, Franklin, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound yellow summer squash, cut into 1-inch slices
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Place 1 in. of water in a saucepan; add squash. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes or until tender. Drain and mash; stir in the butter and egg. In a bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Stir in the squash mixture just until moistened., Fill greased muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake 375° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 265mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

SQUASH MUFFINS



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This is a great recipe for a delicious fall muffin. The nutmeg and cinnamon are so delicious and add a lot of flavor!-Salem Cross Inn, , West Brookfield, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
4 eggs, lightly beaten
1-1/2 cups mashed cooked butternut squash
1 cup canola oil

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, nutmeg and baking soda. In another bowl, combine the eggs, squash and oil. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened., Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272 calories, Fat 13g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 74mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

SQUASH CORN MUFFINS



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This recipe is from Miriam Jacobs The Brown Bag Lunch Cookbook. Cooked pumpkin can be substituted for the squash.

Provided by Good Vibe Goddess

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 30m

Yield 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 14

3/4 cup cornmeal
3/4 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
2 1/2 tablespoons dry buttermilk
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
2/3 cup light brown sugar
1/4 cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces
2 eggs
2 tablespoons honey
3/4 cup squash, cooked and pureed (or pumpkin)
2/3 cup water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350*.
  • In a large bowl combine the cornmeal, wheat flour, white flour, buttermilk powder, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and cloves. Mix well.
  • Place the sugar, butter, eggs and honey in a bowl and mix with an electric mixer and blend until smooth. Add squash and water and mix well.
  • Add the squash mixture to the flour mixture and mix well with a long-handled spoon.
  • Spoon the batter evenly into 12 muffin cups and bake for 20 minutes, or until muffins pass the "toothpick test".

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182.2, Fat 5.2, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 46.4, Sodium 215.4, Carbohydrate 31.4, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 15.6, Protein 3.8

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh corn kernels. If using frozen corn, thaw it completely before using.
  • If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of regular milk. Let it sit for 5 minutes before using.
  • To make sure your muffins are cooked through, insert a toothpick into the center of a muffin. If it comes out clean, the muffins are done.
  • These muffins are best when served warm, but they can also be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
  • To freeze the muffins, wrap them individually in plastic wrap and place them in a freezer-safe bag. They can be frozen for up to 2 months.

Conclusion:

These squash corn muffins are a delicious and easy way to use up leftover squash and corn. They're perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a snack. Serve them with your favorite soup or chili, or simply enjoy them on their own.

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