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Zucchini Cheddar Corn Muffins

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🌽 These Zucchini Cornbread Muffins combine fresh zucchini and sweet corn for a moist, flavorful muffin perfect as a snack or side.
🧀 The shredded white cheddar adds a savory note, making this a delicious and simple recipe using wholesome ingredients.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 12 muffins

Ingredients

– 1 medium zucchini

– 3 green onions, sliced

– 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

– ¾ cup cornmeal, fine or medium ground

– 1 tablespoon baking powder

– 1 teaspoon salt

– ½ teaspoon salt for sprinkling on the zucchini during preparation

– ½ cup unsalted butter, melted

– ⅓ cup honey

– ¾ cup whole milk

– 2 large eggs, room temperature

– ¾ cup fresh corn kernels

– ½ cup white cheddar cheese, shredded

Instructions

First Step: Finely grate the zucchini, sprinkle it with ½ teaspoon salt, mix, and let it sit for about 20 minutes to draw out excess moisture.

Second Step: Squeeze the excess liquid out of the zucchini thoroughly, aiming for ¾ to 1 ½ cups of prepared zucchini, then preheat the oven to 375°F and spray a nonstick muffin pan with cooking spray.

Third Step: Thinly slice the 3 green onions and set them aside. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, ¾ cup cornmeal, 1 tablespoon baking powder, and 1 teaspoon salt.

Fourth Step: In a large bowl, whisk the ½ cup melted unsalted butter and ⅓ cup honey, then add ¾ cup whole milk and 2 large eggs until smooth.

Fifth Step: Combine the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients until just mixed; some lumps are okay to keep the muffins tender.

Sixth Step: Gently fold in the prepared zucchini, sliced green onions, ¾ cup fresh corn kernels, and ½ cup shredded white cheddar cheese.

Seventh Step: Spoon the batter into the muffin pan, filling the cups about ¾ full, then bake for 18-22 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.

Eighth Step: Rotate the pan halfway through baking for even browning, then cool the muffins on a wire rack immediately to prevent sogginess. Best served warm, with prep time about 20 minutes, cook time 18-22 minutes, and total time approximately 40 minutes.

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Notes

🧊 Use room temperature ingredients for best texture and mixing ease.
⚖️ Measure flour by spooning and leveling to avoid dense muffins.
🌡️ Check oven temperature with an oven thermometer for accurate baking.

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
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  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Baked Goods
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 muffin
  • Calories: 209
  • Sugar: 8 g
  • Sodium: 386 mg
  • Fat: 10 g
  • Saturated Fat: 6 g
  • Trans Fat: 0.3 g
  • Carbohydrates: 26 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 5 g
  • Cholesterol: 50 mg