Sweetcorn and Cheddar Mini Muffins for Little Hands

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Soft, cheesy mini muffins packed with sweetcorn kernels, perfect for toddlers and preschoolers to enjoy as a snack or side. This American-inspired kid-friendly recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 90 calories and feeds 12, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. 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: 15 min Serves 12 American cuisine 90 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a mini muffin tin or line with 24 mini paper liners.
  2. Step 2: In a large bowl, whisk together 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking powder, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1 tbsp granulated sugar until evenly combined.
  3. Step 3: In a separate bowl, whisk 1/2 cup milk, 1/4 cup vegetable oil, and 1 large egg until smooth.
  4. Step 4: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir just until combined — do not overmix. Fold in 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese and 1/2 cup drained sweetcorn kernels evenly.
  5. Step 5: Spoon the batter evenly into the 24 mini muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full. Bake for 12-15 minutes until the tops are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  6. Step 6: Let the mini muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.

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