Memphis-Inspired Sweet Cornbread Muffins with Honey Butter

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Moist and tender sweet cornbread muffins enriched with local Tennessee honey and served warm with whipped honey butter. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, layers yellow cornmeal, all-purpose flour, granulated sugar into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 12, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves 12 American cuisine 180 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F and grease or line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. Step 2: In a large bowl, whisk together 1 cup yellow cornmeal, 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1 tbsp baking powder, and 1/2 tsp salt until well combined.
  3. Step 3: In a separate bowl, beat 2 large eggs, then whisk in 1 cup milk, 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter, and 3 tbsp Tennessee honey until smooth.
  4. Step 4: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir with a spatula until just combined; do not overmix.
  5. Step 5: Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups and bake for 18-20 minutes until golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  6. Step 6: While muffins bake, beat 1/4 cup softened unsalted butter with 2 tbsp Tennessee honey until fluffy to make honey butter.
  7. Step 7: Let muffins cool slightly, then serve warm with a generous dollop of honey butter for a perfect sweet and buttery finish.

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