Cornbread and Muffins

Though it's a common and inexpensive ingredient, cornmeal can take many forms -- bread, muffins, puddings, spoon breads, and more. Whether it's salty or sweet, crumbly or creamy, cornbread can be a perfect accompaniment to all types of meals.
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Skillet Cornbread

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Make cornbread the old-fashioned way with a cast-iron skillet.

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Scallion Cornbread Muffins

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The batter for these savory scallion cornbread muffins is mixed all in one bowl, so it's quick and easy to whip up a batch of muffins for dinner. Serve these muffins with chili, soup, or a main-course salad.

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Emeril's Cast-Iron Honey Cornbread

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This honey-sweetened buttermilk cornbread from Chef Emeril Lagasse is made with all cornmeal -- no flour -- giving it a crumbly texture and rich, toasty flavor. The cornbread is baked in a cast iron skillet and can be prepared in the oven or directly over an outdoor grill.

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Cornbread Bites

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One batch of batter is divided into three bowls to stir in three irresistible ingredient combinations: Orange-Rosemary, Jalapeno-Cheddar, and Caramelized Onion-Bacon. These mini muffins are perfect appetizers for serving at a buffet or a barbecue.

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Cheddar-Corn Spoon Bread

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Spoon bread, a classic Southern side dish, is actually more like a pudding than a bread. It's so soft, it can be served -- and eaten -- with a spoon.

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Salli's Corn Light Bread

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Martha's friend Salli LaGrone thoroughly preheats the shortening-coated loaf pan to ensure a crisp, crunchy crust on this dense Southern bread.

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Rosemary-Corn Muffins

Yunhee Kim
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In muffins made with corn and cornmeal, the grain's sweetness is a perfect match for the aromatic intensity of rosemary.

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Cornmeal Biscuits

BEATRIZ DA COSTA
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Cornmeal gives biscuits a slight crunchiness and a golden hue.

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Cheddar Cornbread

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Cheddar cheese adds a savory dimension to this buttermilk cornbread. Pouring the batter into a preheated cast iron skillet gives the cornbread a wonderfully crisp crust.

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Jalapeno Corn Muffins

Sang An
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Give your muffins a kick with the addition of spicy jalapeno peppers.

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Rosemary Cornbread

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Cornbread with rosemary and olive oil is just barely sweet.

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Mini Cornbread Puddings

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We called these cornbread puddings -- not muffins -- because they're far moister and more tender than what you might expect, thanks to sour cream in the batter.

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Johnnycakes

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This recipe comes from Monica Chong-Hunter in Arvada, Colorado.

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Honey Cornbread

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The surprising additions of goat's milk and lemon zest lend a bright flavor to this honey-glazed cornbread. If goat's milk is not readily available, you may use cow's milk instead.

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Cornmeal Rolls

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Not your average cornbread, these rolls are given a lift with yeast.

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Pecan Cornmeal Muffins

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These sweet treats are a delicious departure from ordinary corn muffins.

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Custard-Filled Cornbread

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A thick layer of warm, creamy custard is hidden between layers of this salty-sweet cornbread.

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Brown Sugar Cornbread

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This cornbread is made slightly sweet with the addition of dark-brown sugar.

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Cornbread Pudding

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This cornbread dish is sweet enough to be served as dessert, but it can also be a satisfying complement to saltier meals.

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Buttermilk Cornbread

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Made with equal parts cornmeal and flour, this slightly sweet cornbread has a light, cakelike texture. The combination of butter and buttermilk make this cornbread extra moist -- the perfect base for the ultimate Thanksgiving turkey dressing.

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Spoon Bread with Leeks and Corn

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This moist cornbread dish is flavored with leeks, fresh corn, and cayenne pepper.

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Polenta Quick Bread with Lemon and Thyme

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Lemon, pine nuts, thyme, and cornmeal are blended in the bowl of an electric mixer. The finished quick bread is crumbly and savory-sweet.

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Cornbread Turkeys

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This lusciously savory cornbread is studded with corn kernels, minced jalapeno, shallots, and cheddar cheese. Bake it in a turkey-shaped pan for a fun Thanksgiving presentation or a standard Bundt pan for any other dinner occasion.

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Cornmeal Drop Biscuits

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These homemade biscuits are easy to make and even easier on the tastebuds.

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