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    Maple-Bacon Cornbread Muffins

    Published: Jan 31, 2015 · Modified: Jul 6, 2024 by Jenna · This post may contain affiliate links · 5 Comments

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    Freshly baked cornbread muffins with a hint of maple and crispy bacon sprinkled on top. The perfect muffin for dunking in some chili!

    Freshly baked cornbread muffins with a hint of maple and crispy bacon sprinkled on top. The perfect muffin for dunking in some chili!
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    • Why you will like this Corn Bread Muffins
    • Ingredients needed for Corn Bread Muffins? 
    •  How to make Maple Bacon Corn Bread Muffins 
    • What can I serve with Corn Bread Muffins?
    • How do I store leftovers?
    • Other Recipes to Try 
    • Maple-Bacon Cornbread Muffins

    Why you will like this Corn Bread Muffins

    I have to admit that I don’t often cook with cornmeal but when I do I will make these muffins. They are good with a big pot of chili on a cool Fall day. The maple syrup gives them a little sweetness and there’s crispy bacon on top of them. 

    If you’re looking for some good chili recipes to serve with these cornbread muffins try my Beef and Chorizo Chili recipe, Crock Pot Turkey Chili, or Ree Drummond’s Perfect Chili is another one of my favorites. Check out the other recipe section below for the links.

    Or you can always just eat these muffins as they are with some soft butter. 

    Ingredients needed for Corn Bread Muffins? 

    In this section you can find substitutes or suggestions for certain ingredients. I also will try and list out what the ingredients' purpose is for. 

    • Corn Meal  - Use a good cornmeal brand like Bob's Red Mill
    • Flour   -  is a type of wheat flour that is commonly used in cooking and baking. It is versatile and can be used for a variety of recipes, including bread, cakes, cookies, and pastries.
    • Maple Syrup - only use pure maple syrup 
    • Baking Powder - is a leavening agent used in many baked goods, such as cakes, muffins, and biscuits. It is made up of a combination of baking soda, cream of tartar, and sometimes cornstarch.
    • Eggs - The best type of eggs you can buy at the store are organic or free-range eggs, while others may prefer eggs from specific breeds of chickens
    • Milk - either whole or 2% milk, if dary free use a lactose free one.
    • Yogurt - preferably use Greek Yogurt. If you want to make a lower calorie version use non-fat. 
    • Vegetable Oil - can sub applesauce if you don’t want all the fat 
    • See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements. 

     How to make Maple Bacon Corn Bread Muffins 

    To print the full recipe please see the recipe card below. 

    Step 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line fifteen 2 ½-inch muffin cups with paper bake cups. Coat bake cups with cooking spray; set pans aside.

    Step 2 In a medium bowl stir together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Make a well in the center of flour mixture.

    Dry corn bread muffin mix in a bowl.

    step 3 In a small bowl combine eggs, milk, maple syrup, yogurt, and oil. Add egg mixture all at once to cornmeal mixture. Stir just until moistened. Add in 8 slices of cooked bacon(chopped).

    Wet ingredients and dry ingredients combined for corn bread muffins.

    Step 4 Spoon batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each two-thirds full. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until a wooden toothpick inserted in the centers comes out clean.

    Corn bread muffin batter poured into muffin tin liner.

    Cool in muffin cups on wire racks for 5 minutes. Remove from muffin cups; serve warm. Garnish with maple syrup and leftover two slices of crisp bacon.

    What can I serve with Corn Bread Muffins?

    1. Beef and Chorizo Chili - A hearty bowl of chili, whether it’s made with beef, chicken, or vegetables, complements the slightly sweet and crumbly texture of cornbread muffins.
    2. Barbecue - Pulled pork, Smoking BBQ Ribs For Beginners, or brisket with tangy barbecue sauce are perfect companions for cornbread muffins.
    3. Soup - Creamy soups like tomato bisque, chicken and Corn Chowder, or black bean soup are great options.
    4. Greens - Collard greens, kale, or spinach sautéed with garlic and a bit of bacon make a wonderful side dish.
    5. Fried Chicken - Classic Southern fried chicken pairs perfectly with cornbread muffins.
    6. Honey Butter - Serve the muffins with a side of whipped honey butter for a sweet and savory treat.

    How do I store leftovers?

    Always store leftovers in clean, food-grade containers. The type of container doesn’t really matter. Use zip lock, glass, plastic,  whatever!  Make sure to store any leftovers in an airtight container.

    Other Recipes to Try 

    25 Slow Cooker Recipes for Dinner 

    Knock you Naked Brownies 

    Baked Buffalo Chicken Taquitos 

    Sour Cream Noodle Bake 

    Beef and Chorizo Chili

    Crock Pot Turkey Chili

    Maple-Bacon Cornbread Muffins - These muffins are great for dunking in your chili.
    Maple-Bacon Cornbread Muffins - These muffins are great for dunking in your chili.

    If you’ve tried this Maple Bacon Cornbread Muffins recipe or any other recipe on the site, let me know in the comment section how it turned out. Snap a picture and upload it to Pinterest.

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    Maple-Bacon Cornbread Muffins

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    • Author: Jenna
    • Prep Time: 10 min
    • Cook Time: 20 - 25 min
    • Total Time: 54 minute
    • Yield: 12 1x
    • Category: Medium
    • Method: Oven
    • Cuisine: American
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    Description

    Freshly baked cornbread muffins with a hint of maple and crispy bacon sprinkled on top. The perfect muffin for dunking in some chili! 


    Ingredients

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    • 1 cup yellow cornmeal
    • ¾ cup all-purpose flour
    • ¾ cup maple syrup
    • 1 tablespoon baking powder
    • ¾ teaspoon salt
    • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
    • ¾ cup milk
    • ¼ cup plain low-fat yogurt
    • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
    • 10 slices of cooked bacon
    • 2 to 3 tablespoons Extra maple syrup for drizzling over the muffins (optional) 

    Instructions

    1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line fifteen 2 ½-inch muffin cups with paper bake cups. Coat bake cups with cooking spray; set pans aside.
    2. In a medium bowl stir together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Make a well in the center of flour mixture. In a small bowl combine eggs, milk, maple syrup, yogurt, and oil. Add egg mixture all at once to cornmeal mixture. Stir just until moistened. Add in 8 slices of cooked bacon.
    3. Spoon batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each two-thirds full. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until a wooden toothpick inserted in the centers comes out clean. Cool in muffin cups on wire racks for 5 minutes. Remove from muffin cups; serve warm. Garnish with maple syrup and leftover two slices of crisp bacon.

    Notes

    My WW Personal Points: 7 Click here to see in recipe builder (will have to log in) 

    Recipe adapted from Better Homes and Garden


    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 muffin
    • Calories: 186
    • Sugar: 13g
    • Sodium: 344mg
    • Fat: 6
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Carbohydrates: 29g
    • Fiber: 1g
    • Protein: 4g

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    Comments

    1. Jenna says

      April 14, 2023 at 7:06 am

      I fixed the recipe. The 3/4 cup of maple syrup goes into the batter. You only need about 2 to 3 tablespoons for the top if you want.

    2. Mena says

      April 14, 2023 at 4:26 am

      The recipe is incorrect, garnish with maple syrup, 3/4 cup is too much to garnish with

    3. Jenna says

      May 15, 2022 at 7:19 am

      Yes

    4. Sherlene says

      May 15, 2022 at 1:19 am

      I would think the syrup is the sugar

    5. jen says

      September 30, 2015 at 7:52 pm

      I am slightly confused on this recipe. The ingredients do not list sugar but in step 2 it says to stir together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.

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