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Cheesy Cornbread Zucchini Muffins

A twist on the classic zucchini muffin recipe, these cheesy cornbread zucchini muffins are made with cornbread batter instead of traditional zucchini bread batter and topped with cheddar cheese. 
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Side
Cuisine: American
Servings: 18 muffins
Calories: 124kcal
Author: Aileen Clark

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 4 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 eggs large
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 cup zucchini shredded
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
  • Line a muffin tin with baking cups and spray with cooking spray. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. 
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and melted butter. 
  • Make a well in the dry mixture and pour in the wet mixture. Mix just until combined. 
  • Fold in the zucchini and 1/2 cup of the cheddar cheese. 
  • Spoon the cheesy cornbread zucchini muffin batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each space 3/4 of the way full. Sprinkle the tops with the remaining cheddar cheese. 
  • Bake for 20 minutes. 
  • Let cool on a cooling rack. 
  • Store at room temperature in an air-tight container for 3 days or freezer up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 124kcal