CORNBREAD MUFFINS

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These savoury snacks are brilliant for picnics and lunchboxes - plus they can be frozen ahead

Provided by Sarah Cook

Categories Lunch, Side dish, Snack, Treat

Time 1h

Yield Makes 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

85g melted butter , plus extra for frying
1 large sweetcorn , kernels sliced off
1 small onion , finely chopped
½ red chilli , deseeded, finely chopped
140g plain flour
140g polenta or cornmeal
2 tsp baking powder
50g strong cheddar , grated
2 eggs
284ml pot buttermilk
100ml milk

Steps:

Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6 and brush a 12-hole muffin tin with some of the melted butter Put the corn kernels in a pan with the onion, chilli and a knob of butter. Gently fry for 5-10 mins until golden and soft.
Mix together the flour, polenta, baking powder and cheddar with 1 tsp salt in a large mixing bowl. Whisk together the eggs, buttermilk and milk, then stir into the dry ingredients with the remaining melted butter and corn mixture. Divide between the muffin holes (they will be quite full) and bake for 25-30 mins or until golden brown and cooked through - poke in a skewer to check. Best eaten warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 189 calories, Fat 9 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 22 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 3 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 6 grams protein, Sodium 0.44 milligram of sodium