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Gourmet

Feta Corn Muffins

2.9

(6)

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 12 muffins

Ingredients

1 cup yellow cornmeal
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh sage leaves
1 cup crumbled feta cheese (about 6 ounces)
1 cup milk
1 large egg
1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter, melted

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 425°F. and butter well twelve 1/3-cup muffin tins.

    Step 2

    In a large bowl whisk together cornmeal, flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add sage and feta and toss well.

    Step 3

    In a small bowl whisk together milk, egg, and butter.

    Step 4

    Add egg mixture to dry ingredients, stirring until batter is just combined (do not overmix).

    Step 5

    Divide batter among prepared muffin tins. Bake muffins in middle of oven about 18 to 20 minutes, or until golden and springy to touch.

    Step 6

    Turn muffins out onto racks to cool.

TagsMuffinPastriesCornbreadBreadCornmealFlourFetaCheeseDairySageHerbs & SpicesSideSnackLunchDinnerNut FreeVegetarianQuickEasyBakingGourmet
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