Easy Honey Corn Muffins
On September 25, 2024
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Softy and moist with a crispy, golden exterior right on your grill in under 30 minutes, these Simple Honey Corn Muffins will steal the show at your next BBQ.
Easy Honey Corn Muffins
Golden-brown outside, sweet and tender inside, these Simple Honey Corn Muffins are a sneaky amazing BBQ side. Baked right on your grill, and in under 30 minutes, these muffins blend cornmeal and flour with a kiss of honey for natural sweetness. The aroma of freshly baking corn muffins wafting from the grill will have all your guests gathering around, trying to snag one before it’s time. Serve them alongside a hearty bowl of chili, pair them with smoky pulled pork, or enjoy them as a sweet and savory snack. These muffins are versatile enough for any occasion. Get ready to wow your family and friends with these Honey Corn Muffins sure to become a staple at your outdoor gatherings.
Ingredients for this Recipe
One of the best parts about these sweet cornbread muffins is how easy they are to throw together. You just need a handful of pantry staples and a few fresh ingredients, so you’ll have a batch ready to hit the grill in no time:
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup flour
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 eggs
- 4 Tablespoons butter
- 2 Tablespoons honey
How Long to Bake Corn Muffins
With your grill preheated to 350 degrees F, your muffins should take about 15 minutes. You’ll want to keep an eye on them after about 12 minutes, as they can go from perfect to overdone in a flash. Look for that beautiful golden-brown color on top. This is your first clue they’re nearly done. To be sure, do the classic toothpick test. Insert a toothpick into the center of a muffin, then pull it out. If it comes out with just a few moist crumbs, then your muffins are ready to come off the grill.
How to Make Cornbread Muffins
You’ve got all the muffin basics down, so let’s get started. Just follow these simple steps and then you and your family can savor some warm, honey-sweet corn muffins in no time:
- Preheat grill. Fire up your grill to 350 degrees F. You want a steady heat so your muffins will get that perfect, crispy exterior.
- Mix dry ingredients. Combine the yellow cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and baking powder in a large bowl, then whisk together. You want a nice, textured blend, because that’s where your muffins get their chewy texture.
- Mix wet ingredients. In another bowl, combine the milk, eggs, melted butter, and honey. The honey adds an extra layer of sweetness before your guests put anything on their muffin.
- Combine it all. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mix, then stir gently with a rubber spatula. Remember, you want some lumps for tender, flavorful muffins.
- Bake muffins. Line your muffin pan with some paper liners, fill them up, then let the grill do its thing. In just 12-15 minutes in a closed grill, you’ll have golden muffins that are crispy outside and moist inside filling the air with their sweet aroma.
- Serve and enjoy. These muffins are best served warm, with a pad of butter or a drizzle of honey butter melting into each bite.
What to Serve with Corn Muffins
These honey corn muffins are the perfect side dish for a wide range of BBQ favorites. They make an awesome pair with a steaming bowl of chili, adding a touch of sweetness to balance out the savory spices. Serve them alongside pulled pork or brisket for a classic BBQ combo that’ll have everyone coming back for seconds. These bad boys go great with just about everything, even at breakfast time. Here are a few of my favorite ways to enjoy these sweet corn muffins:
Can I make this recipe in the oven?
Absolutely! While these muffins are fantastic baked on the grill, you can easily adapt the recipe for your oven. Follow the same instructions and baking time, using a preheated 350 degrees F oven. However, keep in mind that you’ll miss out on that subtle flavor that the grill adds. Either way, you’ll end up with rich and delicious corn muffins that’ll disappear in no time.
Storing Leftover Muffins
If you happen to have any leftovers, these muffins store great, and might even be better the next day. Once they’ve cooled completely, place them in an airtight container at room temperature for 1-2 days. For longer storage, pop them in the refrigerator where they’ll keep for up to a week. When you’re ready to enjoy them again, wrap them in aluminum foil and warm them on the grill or in the oven on low to medium heat for about 10 minutes. This will restore that delightful crispy exterior while keeping the inside moist and tender.
More Biscuit and Cornbread Recipes
Once your family gets a taste of these easy corn muffins (and you get a taste of the glory for making them), you’re going to be adding breads to every meal. That’s where I come in. I’ve got dozens of dinner rolls, breads, and more in the Sides section of the site. You can also find them in the Hey Grill Hey App, but for now, here are some of my favorites to try next:
Simple Corn Muffins Recipe
This simple but irresistible honey cornbread muffin recipe will have you scraping the liners for crumbs. After you get your fingernails cleaned out, consider giving this recipe a 5-star rating. Whether you’re grilling for a weekend gathering or looking for the perfect side to your weeknight dinner, these muffins are sure to hit the mark. The golden, crispy exterior gives way to a tender, sweet interior that’ll have everyone reaching for seconds (and thirds).
However you decide to enjoy these incredible corn muffins, don’t forget to share with the community. Snap a few pictures of your cornbread muffins with your tantalizing BBQ platters, and tag @heygrillhey on Instagram and Facebook. That way we can all be inspired to find the next recipe to make for the people we love.
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Simple Honey Corn Muffins
Ingredients
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 eggs
- 4 Tablespoons butter melted
- 2 Tablespoons honey
Instructions
- Preheat grill. Set your grill or oven to 350 degrees F.
- Mix dry ingredients. Combine all the dry ingredients for your mix in a large bowl, then whisk together until incorporated.1 cup cornmeal, 1 cup all-purpose flour, ½ cup sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Mix wet ingredients. In a separate bowl, combine your melted butter and the rest of your wet ingredients, stirring together so everything is mixed.1 cup whole milk, 2 eggs, 4 Tablespoons butter, 2 Tablespoons honey
- Combine it all. Pour your wet mix over your dry ingredients, mixing slowly as you add it. DO NOT whisk, rather use a rubber spatula. You want some lumps in your batter.
- Bake muffins. Line a muffin tin with paper liners, then spoon batter until the liners are around ⅔ full. Place on the grill and close the lid (or in the oven), then bake for 12-15 minutes. Once your muffin tops are golden-brown, there’s no visible wetness, and you get some stickiness with a toothpick test, it’s time to pull your muffins.
- Serve and enjoy. Place your muffins on a platter and serve warm with butter or honey butter, and enjoy.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
