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    Perfect Cornbread Muffins Recipe

    Published: Apr 5, 2014 · Modified: Oct 22, 2022 by Anna 20 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Perfect Cornbread Muffins Recipe - a no-fail recipe for the best cornbread muffins, no store-bought mix needed. These muffins are fluffy and delicious!

    I love serving these muffins with a big bowl of Instant Pot Beef Chili or my Mexican Chicken and Rice Skillet.

    Perfect Cornbread Muffins set on cooling rack.

    THE BEST CORNBREAD MUFFINS

    This is my quick and never-fail recipe for delicious savory muffins to go with dinner. They always come out perfect, with the cracked high tops and fluffy inside! You can make the batter, pop these in the oven and have them on the table in under 30 minutes! Gotta love fabulous and quick recipes like this one! Because dinner is never complete without freshly baked bread or muffins on the side.

    Cornbread Muffins Ingredients:

    • yellow cornmeal
    • flour
    • baking powder
    • baking soda
    • sugar
    • salt
    • buttermilk
    • egg
    • vegetable or canola oil

    How to make the best Cornbread Muffins from scratch?

    • Start by whisking dry ingredients in a bowl.
    • Add wet ingredients and whisk until the batter is smooth.
    • Fill greased muffin pan with batter, dividing evenly.
    • Bake until golden brown.
    Cornbread Muffins on a napkin.

    Cornbread Muffins Variations:

    • add half of a can of whole kernel corn, drained
    • add your favorite fresh or dried herbs (2 teaspoons of dried, 1 tablespoon of fresh, chopped)
    • add half of the ranch dressing dry mix packet
    • add 3 teaspoons of chopped pickled jalapenos or other peppers
    • add ½ of a cup of shredded cheese.

    Feel free to combine them too! I think a cheesy jalapeno cornbread muffins would be fabulous!

    More Recipes with Cornmeal:

    Skillet Cornbread

    Homemade Cornbread Mix

    Cheddar Bacon Cornbread Waffles

    If you like this recipe and make it, snap a photo and share it on INSTAGRAM! Tag me @crunchycreamysweet so I can check it out and leave a comment! 😀

    Perfect Cornbread Muffins set on cooling rack.

    Perfect Cornbread Muffins

    Author: Anna
    Perfect, no-fail recipe for the best cornbread muffins, no store-bought mix needed. These muffins are fluffy and delicious!
    5 from 5 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 18 mins
    Total Time 28 mins
    Course bread
    Cuisine American
    Servings 12 muffins
    Calories 152 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 1 cup yellow cornmeal
    • 1 cup all-purpose flour
    • 2 teaspoon baking powder
    • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
    • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1 cup buttermilk or sour milk
    • 1 large egg
    • ¼ cup vegetable or canola oil

    Instructions
     

    • Spray your muffin pan with cooking spray or grease with butter. Set aside.
    • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
    • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients (flour, cornmeal, baking powder, baking soda, sugar and salt). If you are using dried herbs or other dry add-ons, add them now.
    • In another mixing bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients (buttermilk, oil and egg). If you are using whole kernel corn or peppers, add it now.
    • Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir together with a wooden spoon. Do not overmix.
    • Scoop the batter with an ice cream scoop into your prepared muffin pan.
    • Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, until the tops are golden brown and cracked and the toothpick inserted in each muffin comes out clean.
    • Cool to room temperature.

    Notes

    To make homemade buttermilk, mix 2 teaspoons of apple cider vinegar with enough half and half to make 1 cup of liquid. Stir and let sit for 5 minutes to sour.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 152kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 247mg | Potassium: 170mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 55IU | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. Ann says

      November 16, 2021 at 2:16 pm

      5 stars
      I love this recipe and love the muffins. I use 3 T dark brown sugar- no white just to my taste. Super yummy! Thanks so much!

      Reply
      • Anna says

        November 20, 2021 at 10:29 pm

        That's wonderful! Thank you, Ann!

        Reply
    2. Chalon Stewart says

      April 20, 2021 at 2:42 pm

      5 stars
      I really like this recipe! Can I perfectly double it for more muffins?

      Reply
    3. Melissa says

      January 28, 2020 at 3:15 pm

      5 stars
      Yum, these are so good and very simple to make!

      Reply
    4. Allyson Zea says

      January 28, 2020 at 2:03 pm

      5 stars
      These come out great everytime! Thanks for the easy recipe!

      Reply
    5. Kristyn says

      January 28, 2020 at 1:20 pm

      5 stars
      We love cornbread with soups! This is a very easy recipe& they are so fluffy!

      Reply
    6. Cordelia says

      April 15, 2014 at 10:57 am

      If you're considering trying this recipe..do it! I doubled it, added cheddar cheese, a whole can of creamed corn, some chopped jalapeno, and some chopped crispy bacon, and substituted the buttermilk with half sour cream, half whole milk. They rose beautifully and had the perfect crumbly texture, so this base recipe is very forgiving/versatile. I didn't even have yellow cornmeal (used white), but the corn and cheese gave them color. Yum!

      Reply
    7. Curry and Comfort says

      April 13, 2014 at 7:16 am

      You're right... they look pretty perfect to me!

      Reply
    8. Stacy | Wicked Good Kitchen says

      April 09, 2014 at 5:45 am

      Beautiful cornbread muffins, Anna! We love making them at our house, any time of year. Thanks for sharing, my friend. Pinning!

      Reply
    9. CrazyforCrust says

      April 07, 2014 at 12:15 pm

      I totally needed this recipe Anna! They look amazing!

      Reply
      • CrunchyCreamySw says

        April 07, 2014 at 12:56 pm

        Thanks, Dorothy!

        Reply
    10. cheri says

      April 06, 2014 at 3:52 pm

      Good looking muffins and great list of alternatives!

      Reply
      • CrunchyCreamySw says

        April 07, 2014 at 12:55 pm

        Thanks, Cheri!

        Reply
    11. Cailee Joy says

      April 06, 2014 at 1:28 pm

      I love love LOVE corn bread!! It is just the best as a side to chili and topped with a bit of butter... or w. butter and honey!! YUM!! These do look 'PERFECT' too! 🙂

      Reply
      • CrunchyCreamySw says

        April 06, 2014 at 2:39 pm

        Thanks so much, Cailee!

        Reply
    12. Annie Miller says

      April 06, 2014 at 12:48 pm

      Perfect for a rainy (YAY!) Sunday morning slathered with honey butter or blackberry jam. These are the bomb, Anna!!

      Reply
      • CrunchyCreamySw says

        April 06, 2014 at 2:39 pm

        Mmm, blackberry jam sounds wonderful! Thanks, Annie!

        Reply
    13. dineanddish says

      April 05, 2014 at 7:39 pm

      I love cornbread muffins! Yours look perfect!

      Reply
      • CrunchyCreamySw says

        April 05, 2014 at 10:25 pm

        Thank you, Kristen!

        Reply

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