Best Easy Cornbread Muffins Recipe

Golden cornbread muffins with a slightly sweet, crumbly texture are a Southern kitchen staple. Perfect alongside chili or soup for a hearty family meal.

Cook 30 min Difficulty EASY 185 kcal
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Ingredients
Main ingredients
  • yellow cornmeal 1 cup
  • all-purpose flour 1 cup
  • baking powder 1 tbsp
  • milk 1 cup
  • unsalted butter 0.25 cup
  • egg 1 pieces
Seasonings/Sauce
  • salt 0.5 tsp
  • sugar 0.25 cup
Nutrition summary
Carbohydrates 29 g 62%
Protein 4 g 9%
Fat 6 g 29%
Serving size 70g
Cooking steps
  1. 1

    Preheat your oven to 400°F and lightly grease a standard muffin tin.

  2. 2

    In a medium bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar to ensure even distribution.

  3. 3

    Melt the butter and allow it to cool slightly; in a separate bowl, beat the egg, then mix in milk and cooled butter.

  4. 4

    Add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined, being careful not to over-mix.

  5. 5

    Spoon the batter evenly into the muffin tin; bake for 16–18 minutes until the tops are golden and a toothpick comes out clean. Let the muffins rest for 5 minutes before removing from tin.

Personalized Q&A
Q. What's the key ingredient in this recipe?
Yellow cornmeal is the defining ingredient for cornbread muffins—it gives them their trademark flavor, color, and crumbly texture that sets them apart from standard muffins.
Q. Which ingredient adds the slight sweetness to the muffins?
Sugar, used in the seasoning list, is responsible for the gentle sweetness found in cornbread muffins. It balances the savory notes of cornmeal and enhances the overall taste.
Q. How do you prevent dry or overly crumbly muffins?
To prevent the muffins from drying out, don't over-mix the batter after combining wet and dry ingredients—just stir until combined. Also, monitor baking closely; remove muffins as soon as a toothpick comes out clean to avoid over-baking.
Q. How many calories and what is the carb-to-protein ratio per serving?
Each muffin serving contains about 185 kcal, with carbohydrates making up 62% and protein about 9% of the calories. You're getting 29g of carbs and 4g of protein per muffin.
Q. What is the recommended oven temperature for perfect texture?
The ideal oven temperature is 400°F. This ensures the muffin tops turn golden without drying out the interior, and the crumb stays moist while the edges get a pleasant crunch.
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