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Cozy Cheesy Zucchini Cornbread Muffins Recipe with Honey Butter

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These cozy cheesy zucchini cornbread muffins are moist, flavorful, and topped with a sweet honey butter drizzle, perfect for brunch or snacks.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (120g) fine or medium grind cornmeal
  • 3/4 cup (90g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 3/4 cup (180ml) buttermilk
  • 1/4 cup (60g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup grated fresh zucchini (about 1 medium), squeezed dry
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (about 100g)
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened (for honey butter topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease your muffin tin or line it with paper liners.
  2. Grate the zucchini using a box grater or food processor. Place it in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out excess moisture.
  3. In a large bowl, combine cornmeal, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and granulated sugar. Whisk together.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk eggs with buttermilk and melted butter until smooth.
  5. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold together with a spatula. Do not overmix; a few lumps are fine.
  6. Fold in the grated zucchini and shredded sharp cheddar cheese until evenly distributed.
  7. Spoon batter into the muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
  8. Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and tops are golden brown.
  9. While muffins bake, mix softened butter and honey in a small bowl until smooth and spreadable.
  10. Let muffins cool for 5 minutes in the tin, then transfer to a wire rack. Serve warm with honey butter spread on top.

Notes

Squeeze zucchini well to avoid soggy muffins. Use sharp cheddar for best flavor. Do not overmix batter to keep muffins tender. Tent with foil if muffins brown too quickly. Honey butter is best served warm on fresh muffins.

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