Searching for the best Cornbread Muffins? You just found them! These sweet and buttery Southern cornbread muffins will INSTANTLY take your dinner to the next level! They’re so easy to make, and always get rave reviews!
Cornbread Muffins
Once you know how to make this easy Cornbread Muffins Recipe, you’ll never need another Jiffy box again!
Just like your favorite side at Famous Daves and Cracker Barrel… these fresh homemade cornbread muffins will become a fast family favorite. They’ll be the star of your Thanksgiving Feasts, too!
Pam writes: "Great, easy recipe!"
Now these sweet cornbread muffins are delicious all by themselves… but they are literally out-of-this-world amazing topped with this tantalizing Cinnamon Honey Butter.
As in totally irresistible!
These luscious muffins are also perfect served alongside this homemade Crockpot Chili or as a side served up with some of these Tasty BBQ Recipes!
Trust me… it doesn’t get much easier than these prep-ahead Southern Cornbread Muffins. They really are the perfect treat for your busy weeknights!
Be sure to top them with some glorious Honey Butter or Brown Sugar Butter to send them over the top!
Now you likely have most of the ingredients in your kitchen already.
So what are you waiting for?
Are you ready to learn how to make the Best Cornbread Muffins you’ve ever had?
Here’s what you’ll need to get started…
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How to Make Cornbread Muffins Moist
When it comes to making cornbread muffins, the secret keys to adding moisture will be your eggs and milk.
Cornbread Muffins Ingredients
It takes just a few simple ingredients to make the BEST Homemade Cornbread Muffins!
Who knew making cornbread muffins from scratch was SO easy?
First check in your kitchen, then add the remaining ingredients to your next grocery list…
- All Purpose Flour
- Cornmeal
- Granulated Sugar – to add the perfect level of sweetness
- Baking Powder
- Salt
- Eggs
- Milk – to lock in moisture
- Butter – the higher quality the butter, the more exceptional the flavor!
You’ll also need some muffin liners and a muffin pan to get the job done.
That’s it. You’ll need just 8 simple ingredients to create these exceptional cornbread muffins!
How to Make Cornbread Muffins
You won’t believe how easy it is to make your own tempting cornbread muffins!
Here’s what you’ll do…
1. Preheat your oven.
2. Stir all ingredients together in a large mixing bowl, until well combined.
3. Fill your muffin liners and bake in oven as directed.
4. Allow to cool a bit before serving, then slather with Honey Cinnamon Butter, and ENJOY!
So easy!
Scroll down for the printable recipe card with detailed, step-by-step instructions.
What Goes Good on Cornbread Muffins?
Add the perfect finishing touch to your homemade cornbread muffins when you treat them to some divine homemade butter goodness…
I know you’ll love adding these to your new favorite cornbread muffins..
Cornbread Variations
Want to change things up a bit? Go for it!
Here are a few of my favorite tasty Cornbread Variations…
- Easy Cornbread Recipe – bake your cornbread in a 9×13 dish
- Cast Iron Skillet Cornbread – bake in a 12″ cast iron skillet for crispy edges
Cornbread Muffins Reviews
Here’s what your frugal friends are saying about these easy Cornbread Muffins…
B. writes: “Love how simple this recipe is.”
Mindy writes: “Fantastic”
Lisa writes: “Such a classic! My family loves them!”
Kathy writes: “Perfectly delicious!”
Cindy writes: “Yummy! These are perfect with Soup”
Pam writes: “Great, easy recipe!”
Josh writes: “So good”
Pat writes: “Perfect with Chili”
Kim writes: “So yummy warm!”
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Cornbread Muffins
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups All Purpose Flour
- 5 tbsp. Cornmeal
- 1 cup Sugar
- 1 tbsp. Baking Powder
- 1/2 tsp. Salt
- 2 large Eggs, (lightly beaten with whisk)
- ½ cup Milk
- 8 tbsp. Butter, (melted) - 1/2 cup
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Mix all ingredients together in large mixing bowl, and stir well.
- Fill Muffin liners 1/2 way full with mixture.
- Bake for approx. 15 minutes, or until done.
- Let muffins cool completely on cooling rack, and ENJOY!
Notes
- For answers to Frequently Asked Questions or tips for common substitutions and variations, please refer to the detailed information above this recipe card.
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Love cornbread anything! We have salty versions and serve with BBQ on the beach! 🙂
YUM… fresh cornbread at the beach sounds amazing!!!
I can’t get over how quick and easy these are to make, Heidi! We eat cornbread muffins year round so I can’t wait to try this recipe. And don’t even get me started on all the butters and jams you shared too. Oh my word, they look amazing! Big hugs, CoCo
Thank you so much Coco! I know you’ll love these delightful little dinner muffins!
My husband LOVES cornbread. I can’t wait to surprise him with these along with your brown sugar butter recipe. Yum, thank you so much for this!!
I am so excited for you to both try it with the brown sugar butter… it’s simply heavenly!
These are quick, easy, and delicious!! I love how a few staple ingredients can turn out something so delicious! Of course these always disappear lol. Thanks for another great recipe!
Thank you so much Traci… I do love knowing I almost always have all of the ingredients on hand, too!
Cornbread is one of my all-time favorite side dishes. It goes with so many different meals – soups, stews, bbq, you name it. And you can toast up leftovers for breakfast the next morning! That honey butter sounds fantastic!
I agree, cornbread is such a ridiculously versatile side and works with almost any dinner… and yes… the honey butter transforms these muffins into a totally irresistible temptation!
Sweet and buttery! Sold!
Happy Wednesday, Heidi!
Thank you so much Veronica, I hope you also have a lovely week!