Now that it’s November, it’s time to start thinking about Thanksgiving. And as much as I just love some yummy turkey, I also really love all those fantastic side dishes that come along with it. Over the next few weeks, I am going to share some ideas for delicious Thanksgiving side dishes (and maybe some desserts, well, cause…you know…). Oftentimes the side dishes are my favorite part of the meal! Stuffing (how I love thee!), potatoes (both mashed and sweet), veggies, and cranberry sauce! Oh my!
As for the rolls, I often take a pass. There is already so much food, the plain rolls just seem futile. However, if I had these garlic cheddar corn muffins at my table, I don’t think I could resist! I had a box of corn muffin mix in my pantry and decided to experiment. Plain corn muffins just sounded so boring! With a handful of ingredients you probably already have, you can mix up these kicked up corn muffins in about 10 minutes and have them out of your oven in 15 minutes. So, forget those store bought rolls this year and give these a try!
Ingredients
- 2 (about 8 1/2-ounce) packages corn muffin mix (I used Jiffy)
- 2 cups canned corn, drained
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 3/4 cup reduced fat cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2/3 cup light sour cream (can also use plain Greek yogurt if desired)
- 2/3 cup low fat buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Spray a muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix together the muffin mix, corn, salt, and garlic.
- In another bowl, whisk together the cheddar cheese, sour cream, buttermilk, and the eggs. Stir the wet ingredients in with the dry ingredients until just combined. Scoop the batter into each muffin mold, filling a little over 1/2 of the way.
- Bake for about 15 minutes until the tops are a light golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
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I can imagine a big bowl of soup and these delicious muffins
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
Choc Chip Uru recently posted..Ma’s Birthday 2012 + CCU Undercover: Castle Taj
Garlic and cheddar pretty much make everything better – love this twist on the traditional corn muffin!!!
Ashley – Baker by Nature recently posted..(Gluten Free) Lemon, Coconut & Ginger Breakfast Cake
I just died and went to heaven. I already LOVE corn muffins, but the addition of garlic & cheese makes these irresistibly!
Colleen, The Smart Cookie Cook recently posted..Milky Way Ganache over Pound Cake
I am totally with you – the sides are one of my favorite parts about Thanksgiving. And I feel it’s my duty to try them all
These cornbread muffins sound great – garlic + cheese are always a winner!
Nicole @ The Marvelous Misadventures of a Foodie recently posted..Murder at the Four Deuces: Murder Mystery Dinner Party
Wow… these really are some beautiful looking corn muffins. I love jiffy mix.
They look incredibly light and fluffy too.
Ramona recently posted..Tomato and Okra Curry
Oh yum, what a perfect side dish for Thanksgiving or any night of the week!
I could use a whole batch of these to eat with my favorite chili. Love!
Yummy! This will be perfect as a starter/side to a simple grilled chicken mains and I am envisioning this will be my dinner next week? Hehehe.. Yum! Who can’t resisit garlic and cheddar? I know I can’t..
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I sooo want to bake these up!….Alas…I live in a France sans “Jiffy”…could I possibly sub in corn meal…(fine/medium/course) or Ilalian polenta?….Thank you for any suggestions!…
That’s “Italian polenta”!!!!
Mmmm….I love cornbread…and it’s been way too long since I’ve made any other than the plain variety! Cheesy garlic, here I come!!!
Your corn muffins sound amazing! They are so cute!!! I need to get some Jiffy Mix!!
Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers recently posted..Chocolate Peppermint Loaf Bread
Mmm, these corn muffins sound like the perfect Thanksgiving side!
I super need these in my life!
Hayley @ The Domestic Rebel recently posted..Eggnog Toffee Twix Popcorn
So I’m already obsessed with corn muffins, just plain, but GARLIC CHEDDAR. Oh me oh my. Tummy (and baby) wants!
Steph@stephsbitebybite recently posted..Cornbread Breakfast Sandwich
Gaaaaarlic. I love any muffins that have the word garlic in the title.
Jackie @ Domestic Fits recently posted..Chocolate Fudge Bourbon and Whipped Cream Sandwich Cookies
this may just be the tastiest way EVER to spruce up corn muffin mix! I have a pack of that Jiffy mix in the back of my pantry too – they make the BEST corn muffins. I love your little bread basket Stephanie! Such a cute way to present the muffins
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One of my all time favorite muffins has roasted garlic, so I’m totally sure that I’d love these! These look absolutely fantastic!
Baker Street recently posted..Blueberry Cinnamon Bundt Cake #BundtaMonth
Sigh… Garlic. Cheese. Carbs. YES!!
Sommer@ASpicyPerspective recently posted..Green Bean Mushroom Tart with Blue Cheese
I’m happily imagining how these muffins must be when they came out of the oven! It’s been a cold morning and how wonderful to wake up to these muffins (but someone (me) have to wake up earlier to make them haha!). I wish these are MINE!
Nami | Just One Cookbook recently posted..Chicken Katsu チキンカツ
I’m with you. I don’t even need the turkey. I’ll take those delicious carb accompaniments over turnkey any day! These look so good. Cheddar…yum!
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