Cheese and Herb Corn Muffins
🕒 Total Time: 25 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes
🕒 Cook Time: 15 minutes
Description:
Indulge in the delightful flexibility of these Cheese and Herb Corn Muffins, where the choice of herbs allows you to customize them to perfectly complement any meal you’re preparing. Bursting with cheesy goodness and aromatic herbs, these muffins are not only incredibly delicious but also incredibly versatile. Whether you’re serving them alongside soups, salads, or as a savory snack, these muffins are sure to impress!
Recipe Category: Quick Breads
Keywords: Breads, Lunch/Snacks, Cheese, Corn, Vegetable, < 30 Mins, Oven
Ingredients:
| Ingredients | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Cornmeal | 2/3 cup |
| Whole wheat pastry flour | 1 cup |
| Baking powder | 1 tablespoon |
| Baking soda | 1/2 teaspoon |
| Salt | 1/2 teaspoon |
| Egg | 1 |
| Canola oil | 2 tablespoons |
| Buttermilk | 3/4 cup |
| Cheddar cheese | 1 cup |
| Corn kernels | 1/2 cup |
| Mixed fresh herbs or dried herbs | 3 tablespoons |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 1736.2
- Fat Content: 87.5g
- Saturated Fat Content: 29.1g
- Cholesterol Content: 128.4mg
- Sodium Content: 3260.7mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 181.8g
- Fiber Content: 22.6g
- Sugar Content: 13.8g
- Protein Content: 69g
Recipe Yield: 1 dozen muffins
Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a muffin tin by lightly oiling or lining it with paper liners.
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Combine the cornmeal, whole wheat pastry flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a mixing bowl. Mix until well combined.
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In another bowl, whisk together the beaten egg, canola oil, and buttermilk until smooth and well incorporated.
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Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until everything is thoroughly mixed and no lumps remain.
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Fold in the grated cheddar cheese, corn kernels, and your choice of mixed fresh herbs or dried herbs, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
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Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin tins, filling each about three-quarters full.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the muffins are golden brown on top and a toothpick inserted into the center of one comes out clean.
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Remove the muffins from the oven and transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Once cooled to room temperature, store the muffins in an airtight container to maintain their freshness.
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Serve these Cheese and Herb Corn Muffins alongside your favorite meals or enjoy them as a tasty snack any time of day! 🌽🧀🌿
