Description

These Southern Cornbread Muffins are delightfully moist with a perfect crumb, featuring a slightly crispy edge and tender interior. Perfect for soaking up stews or enjoyed with butter, this recipe embodies comfort food at its finest.

Ingredients

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1 ½ cups Yellow Cornmeal
½ cup All-Purpose Flour
¼ cup Granulated Sugar
1 tablespoon Baking Powder
½ teaspoon Baking Soda
½ teaspoon Salt
1 ½ cups Buttermilk
2 large Eggs
¼ cup Unsalted Butter, melted

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a 12-cup muffin ti
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt
In another bowl, whisk buttermilk and eggs until combined
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and add melted butter
Stir until just moistened, leaving a few lumps
Evenly fill the muffin cups about 2/3 full
Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and a skewer comes out clea
Cool in the tin for 5 minutes then transfer to a wire rack

Notes

For a gluten-free version, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.

For extra flavor, consider adding cheese, jalapeños, or sweet corn.

Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 15-20 mins
Category: Dinner
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 muffin
Calories: 180 kcal
Sugar: 7g
Sodium: 280mg
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 25g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 50mg