Side dishe for 12
Sweet Potato Cornbread Muffins
Sweet potato, honey, and warm spices add moisture and flavor to these cornmeal muffins baked in a standard pan.
$1.47for 4 servings
$0.37 per serving$1.47 for 4
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- 25 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 12servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianKid-friendlyBudgetSide dishesBack to schoolFall
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Cornmeal, grits, polenta$0.08/oz typical | 5 oz | $0.40Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 4 oz | $1.60Typical price |
| Milk$0.04/oz typical | 4.25 oz | $0.17Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 2 | $0.60Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $4.40 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
FlourBaking powder and sodaDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSugar and brown sugarHoney or maple syrup
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 3/8 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tbsp honey
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
Steps
- Heat the oven to 400 F and grease a 12-cup muffin pan with oil.
- Whisk the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a bowl.
- Melt the butter and whisk it with the sugar, sweet potato, honey, milk, and eggs.
- Fold the wet mixture into the dry mixture until just combined, then fill the muffin cups.
- Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, until the centers are firm and a toothpick comes out clean.
Swaps
- Milk for Almond, soy or oat milkabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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