Description
Transform your pancake mix into delicious, savory cornbread muffins in minutes! This incredibly easy recipe yields moist, fluffy muffins with sweet corn kernels, melted cheese, and a hint of chili powder for the perfect side to soups, chili, or BBQ.
Ingredients
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2 cups pancake mix
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1 cup corn kernels (canned, fresh, or frozen and thawed)
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1/2 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack)
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1 tsp chili powder
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2/3 cup milk (or water, for a less rich option)
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1 large egg
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2 tbsp oil (or melted butter)
Instructions
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Preheat: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease or line a muffin tin.
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Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the pancake mix, chili powder, and shredded cheese.
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Add Wet Ingredients: Stir in the milk, egg, and oil until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
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Fold in Corn: Gently fold in the corn kernels.
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Bake: Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Cool & Serve: Let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Serve warm.
Notes
Don’t Overmix: Overmixing will make the muffins tough. Mix until the ingredients are just combined; lumps are fine.
Customize: Add chopped jalapeños for spice, crispy bacon for smokiness, or green onions for a fresh bite.
Storage: Store cooled muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days or in the fridge for up to 5 days. They also freeze beautifully for up to 2 months.
Pancake Mix Note: This recipe works with any standard “complete” pancake mix (the kind you just add water to). If your mix requires added oil/egg, you may need to adjust the quantities slightly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: ~180 kcal
- Sugar: ~5g
- Sodium: ~380mg
- Fat: ~7g
- Saturated Fat: ~2.5g
- Saturated Fat: ~4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: ~25g
- Fiber: ~1g
- Protein: ~5g
- Cholesterol: ~25mg