These tender, lightly sweet Cornbread Muffins are the perfect side for everything from chili to brunch. Easy to make and even easier to love, they're golden, buttery, and endlessly customizable.
This recipe was contributed by Fiona from Just so Tasty, way back in 2017. It has since been updated, but remains just as delicious as the original!
There's something undeniably cozy about a batch of warm cornbread muffins - they're soft, a little sweet, and perfect whether you're serving them for breakfast or alongside a hearty bowl of chili. These moist muffins get just a hint of honey and tang from buttermilk, creating a comforting classic that's easy to make any time of year.
Whether you like them drizzled with extra honey, spread with butter, or served hot beside your favorite soup or stew, these cornbread muffins strike the perfect balance of sweet and tender. The buttermilk keeps them moist, while a touch of brown sugar and honey gives them just enough sweetness.
helpful Tips
Don't overmix the batter. Stir just until the ingredients are combined. Overmixing can lead to tough, dry muffins.
Use room temperature ingredients. This helps everything blend smoothly and evenly - this is especially important for the eggs and buttermilk.
Serve them warm! These muffins are at their absolute best when served warm with a smear of butter, drizzle of honey, or a slather of jam.
Buttermilk Substitute: If you don't have buttermilk, you can easily make a substitute by adding 2 teaspoons vinegar to ¾ cup milk and letting it sit for about 5 minutes before using.
Serving Suggestions
Cornbread muffins are a Southern staple, and go well with so many different dishes. Here are a few ideas:
- Chili - A classic combo! Perfect for soaking up all that spicy, hearty goodness. Try it with our famous Copycat Texas Roadhouse Chili.
- BBQ dishes - Think pulled pork, pork ribs, or smoked chicken - the muffins balance out the smoky, saucy flavors.
- Soup or stew - Great alongside bean soups, vegetable stews, or creamy chowders. I love it with this Southwest Chicken Soup.
- Fried chicken - A Southern staple pairing that never misses. This Ginger Fried Chicken is a fun twist.
- Greens - Serve with sautéed collard greens, spinach, or kale for a soul food-style plate.
- Breakfast - Warm them up with butter and honey, or serve with eggs and bacon for a cozy morning meal.
Tasty Variations
- Cheddar & Jalapeño: Add ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar and 1 finely chopped jalapeño for a savory kick.
- Sweet Corn Muffins: Stir in ½ cup of whole corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen and thawed) for texture and sweetness.
- Maple Butter Glaze: Brush warm muffins with a mix of melted butter and maple syrup for a shiny, sweet topping.
- Cinnamon Swirl: Swirl in a teaspoon of cinnamon and a bit of extra brown sugar for a cozy twist.
- Mini Muffins: Want bite-sized treats? Divide the batter into a mini muffin tin and bake for 8-10 minutes.
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Recipe
Cornbread Muffins
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 2 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter melted
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoon honey
- 2 large eggs
- ¾ cup buttermilk *
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375F degrees and line a 12 cavity muffin tin with muffin papers.
- In a medium bowl whisk together the flour, cornmeal, baking powder and salt.
- In a separate large bowl whisk together the melted butter, brown sugar, honey and eggs.
- Gently fold the flour mixture into the butter mixture. Then fold in the buttermilk.
- Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin papers filling each about ¾ full.
- Baking in the preheated oven for 14-16 minutes, or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition details are an estimate, per serving.
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