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Southern Cornbread Muffins

Quick and easy Southern Cornbread Muffins ready for the table in under 30 minutes. Serve plain or add a pat of butter and a drizzle of honey!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 179 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Bread
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons shortening (such as Crisco; substitute canola or vegetables oil if you prefer)
  • 2 cups self-rising cornmeal mix (recommend: Martha White Hot Rize)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • 1 egg beaten, room temperature
  • 1 ½ cups whole milk room temperature

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350 F.
  2. Add 1/2 teaspoon shortening (or oil) to each cup of a standard 12-cup muffin tin. Put the tin on a baking sheet and place in the oven to heat while mixing the cornbread.
  3. Sift the cornmeal mix, flour, and salt into a medium mixing bowl.
  4. Add the egg and milk. Whisk together just until mixed (do not over mix).
  5. Carefully remove the hot muffin tin from the oven and fill each cup 3/4 full with cornbread batter.
  6. Return the baking sheet and tin to the oven and bake for 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center of a muffin comes out clean.
  7. Remove and allow the muffin to sit in the tin on a cooling rack for 10 minutes.
  8. Remove the muffins from the tin.
  9. Serve warm or room temperature with butter and honey, if desired.

Notes

  • Ingredients:
  • Storage:
  • Self-Rising Cornmeal Mix (I recommend Martha White Hot Rize brand (either white or yellow). If you can’t find it, you can use plain cornmeal with 4 teaspoons of baking powder added.)• Shortening (such as Crisco; substitute canola oil or vegetable oil if you prefer.)
  • After the muffins have cooled completely, transfer them to an airtight container or ziploc bag. Store at room temperature for 1-2 days or in the refrigerator for up to a week. A paper towel in the bottom of the container will help absorb any moisture and keep the muffins fresher.
  • To freeze, wrap individual servings in aluminum foil and place in a plastic freezer container or bag. Freeze for up to three months. To serve, allow the muffins to thaw overnight in the refrigerator and reheat in the microwave

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Calories 179kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 30g (10%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 17mg (6%) Sodium 538mg (22%) Potassium 115mg (3%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 151IU (3%) Calcium 123mg (12%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 179

% Daily Value*

Serving 1
Calories 179kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 30g 10%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 17mg 6%
Sodium 538mg 22%
Potassium 115mg 2%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 151IU 3%
Calcium 123mg 12%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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