Extra-Corny Cornbread Muffins

Made with cornmeal and studded with fresh corn kernels, these not-too-sweet tender muffins are just as good alongside barbecue as they are slathered with butter at the breakfast table.

Extra-Corny Cornbread Muffins

Recipe by Bon Appetit
Servings

12

servings
Prep time

10

minutes
Cooking time

20

minutes

Made with cornmeal and studded with fresh corn kernels, these not-too-sweet tender muffins are just as good alongside barbecue as they are slathered with butter at the breakfast table.

Ingredients

  • Nonstick vegetable oil spray

  • Dry Ingredients
  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour

  • 1¼ cups cornmeal

  • ¼ cup plus 2 Tbsp. sugar

  • 2½ tsp. baking powder

  • ¾ tsp. baking soda

  • 2¼ tsp. kosher salt

  • 1½ tsp. freshly ground black pepper

  • 2 cups fresh corn kernels (from about 2 cobs), divided

  • Wet Ingredients
  • 2 large eggs plus 1 large egg yolk

  • ¾ cup sour cream

  • ⅔ cup milk

  • ½ cup (1 stick) melted unsalted butter, cooled

  • Flaky sea salt

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 400°. Generously coat a standard 12-cup muffin pan with nonstick spray.
  • Whisk flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, kosher salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Stir in 1½ cups corn.
  • Lightly whisk eggs and egg yolk in a medium bowl, then whisk in sour cream, milk, and butter.
  • Create a well in the center of dry ingredients. Pour egg mixture into well and stir with a wooden spoon until batter is just combined.
  • Divide batter among prepared muffin cups. Top with remaining ½ cup corn, then sprinkle with sea salt.
  • Bake muffins, rotating pan halfway through, until tops are golden brown and a tester inserted into the center comes out clean, 18–20 minutes. Let cool slightly in pan. Transfer muffins to a wire rack and eat while warm or let cool completely.
  • Do Ahead: Muffins can be made 1 day ahead. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

Notes

  • https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/extra-corny-cornbread-muffins