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The Southern Style Cornbread Muffin Recipe offers a delicious and traditional take on a classic American dessert or side dish. Not specified in the recipe is the specific occasion or time when these muffins are best served, but they can be enjoyed any time of the day, whether as a breakfast item, a snack, or as a complement to a meal. The taste of these muffins is characterized by the combination of cornmeal, flour, and buttermilk, which provides a rich and slightly tangy flavor profile.

Southern Style Cornbread Muffin Recipe

A classic Southern-style cornbread muffin recipe, perfect for breakfast or as a side dish. These muffins are moist, flavorful, and easy to make.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 250 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • honey or sugar
  • fresh or dried herbs

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, salt, baking soda, and baking powder. Whisk until well mixed.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, eggs, and melted butter.
  • Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until the mixture is just combined.
  • If desired, add honey or sugar to taste, and stir in any optional herbs for extra flavor.
  • Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups.
  • Bake the muffins for 18-20 minutes, or until they are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
  • Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Best served warm, perfect for accompanying soups or stews
Keyword breakfast, cornbread, muffin, side dish, Southern-style