Parmesan Corn Muffins

Health score
3%
Parmesan Corn Muffins
28 min.
12
160kcal

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Get ready to elevate your baking game with these delightful Parmesan Corn Muffins! Perfectly golden and bursting with flavor, these muffins are a fantastic addition to any meal—be it breakfast, brunch, or a cozy dinner. Imagine biting into a fluffy, moist muffin that balances the savory notes of fresh Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and the subtle kick of ground red pepper. The addition of finely chopped chives brings a touch of freshness, making them not just delicious but visually appealing as well.

What makes these muffins truly special is their versatility. Whether you’re serving them alongside a hearty soup or enjoying them as a standalone snack, they never disappoint. And if you're feeling adventurous, try one of the variations like the smoky Bacon, Onion, and Cheddar Corn Muffins for a savory twist, or the sweet Raspberry-Cornmeal Muffins that add a fruity burst to your day. Each muffin is a tidbit of joy, low in calories but high in taste—perfect for anyone looking to indulge without the guilt.

With a simple preparation time of just 28 minutes, you’ll have a warm batch ready to impress your family and friends in no time. So grab your muffin liners and let’s get baking, because these Parmesan Corn Muffins are sure to become a favorite in your household!

Ingredients

  • teaspoons double-acting baking powder 
  • 0.3 teaspoon baking soda 
  • large eggs lightly beaten
  • 1.3 cups nonfat buttermilk fat-free
  • cup flour all-purpose
  • tablespoons chives fresh divided finely chopped
  • 0.1 teaspoon ground pepper red
  • 0.3 cup olive oil 
  • 0.8 cup parmesan fresh divided grated
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • tablespoon sugar 
  • 0.8 cup cornmeal yellow

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • knife
  • whisk
  • wire rack
  • muffin liners
  • measuring cup

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 40
  2. Combine the first 3 ingredients.
  3. Weigh or lightly spoon flour into a dry measuring cup; level with a knife.
  4. Combine flour and next 6 ingredients (through pepper) in a bowl, stirring well with a whisk. Make a well in center of flour mixture.
  5. Add milk mixture; stir just until moist.
  6. Stir in 2 ounces cheese (about 1/2 cup) and 2 tablespoons chives. Spoon into 12 muffin cups coated with cooking spray.
  7. Sprinkle muffins evenly with remaining 1 ounce cheese and remaining 1 tablespoon chives.
  8. Bake at 400 for 13 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out with moist crumbs clinging.
  9. Remove muffins from tins; cool on a wire rack.
  10. Variation 1 Bacon, Onion, and Cheddar Corn Muffins: Cook 2 bacon slices in a skillet over medium heat.
  11. Remove bacon, reserving drippings in pan.
  12. Drain bacon; crumble. Increase heat to medium-high.
  13. Add 3/4 cup chopped onion to drippings in pan; saut 5 minutes. Prepare muffin batter, omitting sugar, cheese, and chives; stir in bacon, onion, and 2 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese (about 1/2 cup). Proceed with step
  14. Serves 12 (serving size: 1 muffin) Calories 137; Fat 6g (sat 5g); Sodium 217mg
  15. Variation 2 Raspberry-Cornmeal Muffins: Prepare muffin batter, omitting pepper, cheese, and chives. Stir in 1 cup fresh raspberries; spoon batter into prepared muffin cups.
  16. Sprinkle batter with 1 tablespoon sugar. Proceed with step
  17. Serves 12 (serving size: 1 muffin) Calories 144; Fat 1g (sat 8g); Sodium 173mg

Nutrition Facts

Calories160kcal
Protein14.42%
Fat40.58%
Carbs45%

Properties

Glycemic Index
34.13
Glycemic Load
11
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
4.6669565465139%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
0.05mg
Kaempferol
0.08mg
Quercetin
0.04mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:160.17kcal
8.01%
Fat:7.21g
11.09%
Saturated Fat:1.9g
11.87%
Carbohydrates:17.99g
6%
Net Carbohydrates:16.74g
6.09%
Sugar:2.49g
2.77%
Cholesterol:20.24mg
6.75%
Sodium:271.36mg
11.8%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:5.77g
11.53%
Calcium:121.68mg
12.17%
Phosphorus:100.34mg
10.03%
Selenium:6.83µg
9.76%
Vitamin B1:0.12mg
7.76%
Manganese:0.14mg
7.03%
Folate:25.65µg
6.41%
Vitamin B2:0.1mg
5.98%
Iron:1.02mg
5.65%
Vitamin E:0.76mg
5.04%
Fiber:1.24g
4.96%
Vitamin B3:0.89mg
4.44%
Vitamin K:4.49µg
4.28%
Magnesium:16.7mg
4.18%
Zinc:0.61mg
4.08%
Vitamin B6:0.08mg
3.88%
Copper:0.05mg
2.27%
Vitamin A:112.63IU
2.25%
Vitamin B5:0.2mg
1.99%
Vitamin B12:0.11µg
1.87%
Potassium:57.49mg
1.64%
Source:My Recipes