This mini cornbread muffins recipe is light, fluffy, and ready in 30 minutes. A great vegetarian side dish to eat with chili or stew, or just enjoy with a little honey and butter for breakfast.
They’re a little sweet, a little spicy, and totally delicious.
I’ll be honest I used to use Jiffy cornbread mix when making corn muffins… but started making my own from scratch (it’s just as easy!) and never looked back. These totally rich, decadent, perfect muffins that blew the box mix out of the water!
These easy corn muffins are ready from start to finish in just 30 minutes. They are super simple to whip up if you need a last-minute side dish that the family will love. It’s also a great recipe that uses pantry staples, if you’re fridge is looking a little empty.
This Mini Corn Muffins recipe is:
- Sweet
- A Little Spicy
- Fluffy
- Light
- Ready in 30 Minutes
- A Great Quick Side Dish with Dinner
- Vegetarian and Super Versatile
Make Ahead Corn Muffin Recipes
These mini sour cream corn muffins are a fantastic and simple recipe to make ahead. Great for a busy weeknight, for entertaining, or just for those nights when you don’t feel like cooking. I like to prep one a pan of these ahead of time, and refrigerate or freeze some for later.
Having ready cooked side dishes in the fridge or freezer is a great way to enjoy home cooked recipes when you don’t have time in the kitchen. Check out all my make ahead meals on The Herbeevore for some inspo to help you prep, keep, heat, and heat!
What’s In These Sour Cream Cornbread Muffins?
- Corn – I get all the fresh produce for my recipes from my garden and from Misfits Market – they sell all organic produce at a super discounted price, and it’s purchased direct from the farmers. We get Misfit Market boxes every other week and love picking out our favorite seasonal produce for delivery. You can get $10 off your first $30 box by clicking here!
If you think organic produce is too expensive… think again, and give Misfits Market a look!
- Sunflower Oil: our go-to oil for roasting or baking! Sunflower is a high oleic oil, so it’s the best oil to use for high temperatures.
- Sour Cream – the base of this bread, this sour cream gives it a silky and fluffy texture.
- 2 large eggs
- Yellow Corn Meal: I like this medium corn meal, I always keep some in my pantry. It’s great for corn breads like this, and also adding texture to pizza crusts (also the secret for keeping them from sticking on a pizza peel!)
- All Purpose Flour: I normally use King Arthur organic all purpose flour for all my recipes, I love the consistency and texture of the crumb this flour produces. If you are gluten free, then a gluten free flour would be a nice substitute in this dish. If you want to keep it a little wholesome, you can use half whole wheat flour as well.
- Granulated Sugar: I like this organic sugar for my recipes, I’d recommend Anthony’s organic sugar for cooking and baking.
- Baking Powder: I like this low sodium baking powder which is great for keeping the sodium down in baked goods.
- Salt
Make Sour Cream Corn Muffins Vegetarian for a Healthy Version
This mini corn muffins are a simple way to get extra veggies in your diet. I’m all about making recipes plant-based when I can. Vegetarian cooking does NOT have to be bland, boring, or flavorless… It’s quite the opposite when done right.
By building meals around vegetarian pantry staples and swapping in a few plant-based ingredients you can make healthier meals for you and your family. I made a list of my 125 favorite vegan pantry ingredients that we use on a weekly basis, and check out all my vegetarian recipes here that are on The Herbeevore. These easy and healthy recipes are fantastic meatless meals for your table.
How Do I Make Corn Muffins with Sour Cream?
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a muffin tin or line with muffin liners, and set aside.
- Mix the Wet Ingredients: in a large bowl, add the vegetable oil, sour cream, corn, eggs, red pepper flakes, and eggs. Mix well with a wooden spoon to combine.
- Combine the Dry Ingredients: in a medium bowl, add the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. With a clean spoon, mix well to combine.
- Make the Batter: Take the bowl with your dry ingredients and mix them into the wet. Fold well to make a thick batter. Pour batter into the baking dish. Top with the sliced jalapenos to garnish.
- Bake: Place baking dish in the oven, and bake corn muffins for 20-26 minutes until lightly browned on top. Test doneness with a toothpick: place toothpick in the center of the muffins, when the muffins are fully cooked the toothpick should come out clean.
Can You Freeze Cornbread Muffins?
Absolutely, these muffins freeze well and are simple to re-heat. If freezing, keep them stored in an airtight container in the freezer. To re-heat, place in the a 350 degree Fahrenheit oven for 12-15 minutes or until warmed through.
Serve Mini Cornbread Muffins With
Mango Chili with Black Beans Recipe (Vegetarian, Gluten Free)
Pineapple Chicken Stew Recipe (Dairy Free, Gluten Free)
Huevos Rancheros with Pinto Beans Recipe (Vegetarian, Gluten Free)
Cowboy Bean Stew (Vegan, Gluten Free, High Protein)
Vegan Chili Mac and Cheese Recipe
Get the Same Ingredients for These Mini Corn Muffins
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Mini Cornbread Muffins
Equipment
- Mini Muffin Tin
- Wooden Spoon
Ingredients
- 1/4 vegetable oil
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup corn fresh or frozen
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
- 3/4 cup all purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Mix the Wet Ingredients: in a large bowl, add the vegetable oil, sour cream, corn, eggs, red pepper flakes, and eggs. Mix well with a wooden spoon to combine.
- Combine the Dry Ingredients: in a medium bowl, add the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. With a clean spoon, mix well to combine.
- Make the Batter: Take the bowl with your dry ingredients and mix them into the wet. Fold well to make a thick batter. Pour batter into the baking dish. Top with the sliced jalapenos to garnish.
- Bake: Place baking dish in the oven, and bake corn muffins for 20-26 minutes until lightly browned on top. Test doneness with a toothpick: place toothpick in the center of the muffins, when the muffins are fully cooked the toothpick should come out clean.
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Notes
Save Money on Organic Produce!
I get all the fresh produce for my recipes from my garden and from Misfits Market - they sell all organic produce at a super discounted price, and it’s purchased direct from the farmers. We get Misfit Market boxes every other week and love picking out our favorite seasonal produce for delivery. You can get $10 off your first $30 box by clicking here! If you think organic produce is too expensive... think again, and give Misfits Market a look!Nutrition
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Very tasty
I’ve always heard that sour cream added to cakes and other baked goods adds taste and moisture. I can attest to that in this yummy recipe