Mini Cornbread Muffins

The sweet flavor of corn shines through in these Mini Cornbread Muffins. They are a great accompaniment to a zesty bowl of chili or a warm inviting bowl of soup. Made from scratch, these corn muffins will win the hearts, and bellies, of everyone in the family who loves cornbread.

Kids and adults love these Mini Cornbread Muffins. Bite size pops of corn flavor to eat with their favorite soups, stews and chilis. What’s not to like? And they take just minutes to mix together and only 12 minutes to bake in the oven. Have some fun by mixing in a variety of add-ins to make them even more delicious!

Add-ins for Mini Cornbread Muffins:

• For a sweet variation of these mini muffins, drop 1/4 teaspoon of JAM in the center of each muffin before baking. The result is a sweet, fruity mini muffin that can be eaten with breakfast or as a snack, as pictured below. Small whole fruits, like blueberries or raspberries also work well when added to the center of each muffin.
• For a spicy version of these mini muffins, heat things up by adding 2 tablespoons of diced GREEN CHILES to the batter before spooning into muffin pans and baking. We love this variation served with zesty chili or as a side dish for spanish rice and pork chops. So good!
• What about adding some CHEESE? Stir in a 1/2 cup shredded cheddar or gouda into the batter to turn these mini muffins into something special. The salty cheese gives this muffin a real flavor boost and makes the muffins smell even more delicious.
• Got some FRESH HERBS? Use them in this recipe to make it bright and flavorful. Add a tablespoon of chopped chives, basil or parsley. Don’t have fresh herbs, use a teaspoon of Italian Seasonings to make an herbed version of these Mini Cornbread Muffins.
• Want to really amp up the corn flavor? Stir in 1/3 cup of CREAM STYLE CORN to the batter in place of the milk and you’ll have the tastiest version of all. You’ll have a mini muffin with little bits of corn nestled inside. The perfect match for a hot bowl of chunky beef stew or hearty chili.

Mini Cornbread Muffins Recipe

What’s needed?

• CORNMEAL– Self rising, stone ground cornmeal will give you a lighter, crumbly corn muffin.
• FLOUR– All-purpose flour or gluten free flour can be used in this recipe.
• EGG– Make sure your ingredients are at room temperature, so they incorporate easily into the batter.
• CANOLA OIL– Using canola oil in this recipe adds moisture to the muffins.
• SOUR CREAM– Mixing in sour cream adds moisture and a slightly tangy flavor.
• HONEY– While honey has a few more calories that sugar in a 1 to 1 comparison, it gives this recipe a slight sweetness that enhances the corn flavor.

Hot to make Mini Cornbread Muffins?

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Add dry ingredients to a medium mixing bowl and whisk together. Add wet ingredients to the bowl and mix just until combined. Do not over mix.
• Spray muffin pans with cooking spray. Fill cups until 3/4 full. Bake muffins for 12 minutes, until lightly golden.
• Remove from oven and cool slightly, about 5 minutes. Serve warm with butter, if desired. Recipe makes 20 muffins.

Can I freeze Mini Cornbread Muffins?

• If not eaten within two days, store leftover muffins in an airtight container in the refrigerator. You can also freeze these muffins by placing them in a single layer in a gallon-size bag, sealing the bag, and placing it in the freezer for up to 3 months.
• As a time-saver, double the recipe and put 10 or 20 muffins in the freezer for use later. They are a great after school snack and can be thawed and warmed in the microwave or oven. It is always comforting to know there are tasty mini-muffins in the freezer that are ready to go and can be warmed up to serve with any meal.

For more tasty cornbread recipes, check out these delicious dishes:

• Bratwurst and Cornbread Casserole
• Skillet Cornbread

Make one of these comforting recipes to serve with Mini Cornbread Muffins:

• Sweet Potato and Black Bean Chili
• Slow-Cooker Chunky Beef Stew
• Slow-Cooker Ham and 12 Bean Soup
• Tex Mex Turkey Chili
• Instant Pot Beef Stew