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Savory Zucchini Corn Muffins

Jessica Braider
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Side
Servings 18

Ingredients
  

  • 1 medium zucchini or other summer squash grated and patted dry (about 1 ½ cups)
  • 1 ¼ cup cornmeal
  • 1 cup flour
  • 2 Tablespoons sugar
  • 4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • ½ cup onion chopped
  • ½ cup corn fresh or frozen
  • 1 cup milk
  • 4 tablespoons butter melted
  • 2 eggs
  • 3/4-1 cup crumbled feta
  • Optional add-ins or modifications: minced jalapeño dried oregano, dried basil, grated cheddar, parmesan, or Monterey jack.

Instructions
 

  • Grate zucchini and wrap it in a paper towel to dry.
  • Preheat oven to 350 and grease two muffin tins.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  • With a large spoon, stir in the minced garlic, chopped onion, corn, and grated zucchini.
  • In a separate bowl, lightly whisk the milk, melted butter, eggs, and cheese together.
  • Fold the wet ingredients into the dry.
  • Distribute the batter amongst 18 muffin cups.
  • Bake for 20 minutes. Remove muffins from muffin tins and let cool on a cooling rack.