Southern Cornbread Muffins

Golden, tender, and irresistibly flavorful, Southern Cornbread Muffins are a timeless classic that brings comforting Southern charm to your table in just 30 minutes. Made with a perfect balance of yellow cornmeal, all-purpose flour, and buttermilk, these muffins boast a slightly sweet and savory flavor profile, enhanced by melted butter and a touch of sugar. Easy to prepare with a simple mixing technique, the batter yields muffins with a moist interior and a golden, lightly crisp exterior. Perfectly portioned in a muffin tin, they bake up beautifully for a versatile side dish that pairs effortlessly with hearty soups, smoky barbecue, or a drizzle of honey. Whether served warm straight from the oven or cooled to perfection, these Southern gems are a must-try for cornbread lovers.

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:17 mins

Total Time:27 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1 cup yellow cornmeal
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted and cooled slightly)
• 2 units large eggs
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (for greasing muffin tin)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin with vegetable oil or line it with paper muffin liners and set aside.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the yellow cornmeal, all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and kosher salt until well combined.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, melted butter, and eggs until smooth.

Step 4

Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour the wet ingredients into the well. Stir gently with a wooden spoon or spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; the batter should be slightly lumpy.

Step 5

Using a spoon or ice cream scoop, divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven for 15-17 minutes, or until the tops are golden and a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.

Step 7

Remove the muffin tin from the oven and let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely or serve warm.

Step 8

Enjoy these Southern cornbread muffins with a pat of butter, a drizzle of honey, or alongside your favorite meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(724.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1925.9

Total Fat 85.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 40.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g
Cholesterol 524.6mg	0%
Sodium 2054.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 255.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.2g	0%
Total Sugars 38.1g
Protein 43.4g	0%

Vitamin D 206.9IU	0%
Calcium 368.1mg	0%
Iron 11.7mg	0%
Potassium 821.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 39.2%

Protein: 8.8%

Carbs: 52.0%