Thursday, January 26, 2012

Honey Cornbread Muffins


I'm not going to lie.  The path of existence with cornbread and I has been that little blue and white box called Jiffy.  Although she got me through many years and she tasted pretty darn good, I've found a replacement.

I like to find homemade recipes of boxed versions, not only because they tend to be better for you, but you just feel proud after you make them.  Like you accomplished something.  Anything.

Take these muffins for instance (which could easily be made in loaf form for bread).  They went great with our spicy taco soup a couple of weeks ago and for mid-morning snacks the next day.  And not to mention the taste...so much better than their boxed cousin!  My goodness, they are good.

Please, I'm begging you give them a try.

Honey Cornbread Muffins
1 c. cornmeal
1 c. flour
1 T. baking powder
1/2 c. sugar
1 t. salt
1 c. milk
2 eggs
1/2 stick butter, melted
1/4 c. honey

Mix together all ingredients until just combined, do not overmix.  Preheat the oven to 400 degrees, grease a muffin pan or use liners, fill 3/4 of the way full and bake for 15 minutes.

Top with more honey.  Or if you grew up in my family maple syrup.

I know, people think we are weird.

9 comments:

  1. These sound delicious! Love them with more honey on top, thanks!

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  2. The only thing I would add is chopped pickled jalapenos and maybe some sharp cheddar on top - love it! (I like the Jiffy box too!)

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  3. Not weird, just from Iowa:) I am going to make these even though I don't believe that I have ever bought cornmeal. I didn't need to because of my good friend Jiffy:)

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  4. All I have to say is YUM!! Love it!

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  5. I make jalapeño cheddar cornbread and the base of the recipe is almost actually the same as this one minus the honey. I just add jarred chopped jalapeños and cheddar cheese. It's amazing so I'm sure this is amazing too!

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  6. I never understood the fuss about cornbread til I tried it homemade. What a difference! So moist and fluffy :).

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  7. Jolene (www.everydayfoodie.ca)Jan 26, 2012 08:43 PM

    I have never had cornbread except one time when I attempted to make it. It was gritty!? Not sure why!

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  8. Sounds wonderful....I usually use the package cornbread but I always add to it and make it my own.

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