Ingredients
1 cup yellow cornmeal
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 cup milk
1/4 cup oil
1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/2 cup chopped fresh herbs (I used parsley, rosemary, and thyme)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400° F.
In a large bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder. Add the milk, oil, and beaten egg and stir to combine. Don’t overmix!
Let the batter rest for about 5 minutes. This will help the muffins dome better.
Add the cheese and herbs and stir lightly to combine.
Pour the batter into a greased muffin tin (or a tin lined with papers). Fill each one about halfway.
Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until lightly golden brown on the tops. Let cool for a few minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Key Points About Ingredients:
- Yellow cornmeal gives these muffins their classic golden color and a slightly gritty, hearty texture that pairs beautifully with soft cheese and delicate herbs.
- Feta cheese adds a salty, tangy creaminess that eliminates the need for extra seasoning and melts subtly into the batter during baking.
- Fresh herbs — parsley, rosemary, and thyme — bring bright, earthy aromatics that elevate these muffins far beyond a standard cornbread recipe.
- Letting the batter rest for 5 minutes before adding mix-ins allows the cornmeal to hydrate, resulting in a better dome and more tender crumb.
- Using oil instead of butter keeps these muffins moist for days and makes the batter come together quickly without melting or creaming steps.
Key Nutritional Insights:
- Each muffin provides a balanced mix of carbohydrates from cornmeal and flour, offering sustained energy alongside a modest amount of protein from egg, milk, and feta.
- Feta cheese contributes calcium and phosphorus to support bone health, while also adding satisfying richness without excess saturated fat per serving.
- Fresh herbs like parsley and thyme are surprisingly rich in vitamin K and vitamin C, adding a small but meaningful micronutrient boost to every bite.
- At roughly 210 calories per muffin, these are a more nutritious and satisfying option than many store-bought snack muffins loaded with added sugars.
Nutrition Facts
- Serving Size1
- Amount per serving
- Calories211
- Standard DV% Daily Value*
- Total Fat9 g72 g12.5%
- Saturated Fat2.8 g20 g14%
- Trans Fat0 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat2.4 g
- Monounsaturated Fat3.4 g
- Cholesterol30 mg300 mg10%
- Sodium390 mg2300 mg16.96%
- Total Carbohydrate27 g275 g9.82%
- Dietary Fiber1.4 g28 g5%
- Total Sugars3 g
- Added Sugars1.5 g50 g3%
- Sugar Alcohal0 g
- Protein6 g50 g12%
- Vitamin D (Cholecalciferol)18 mcg20 mcg90%
- Calcium148 mg1300 mg11.38%
- Iron1.6 mg18 mg8.89%
- Potassium130 mg4700 mg2.77%
- Vitamin A320 mcg900 mcg35.56%
- Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)4 mg90 mg4.44%
- Vitamin E (Tocopherol)1.2 mg15 mg8%
- Vitamin K28 mcg120 mcg23.33%
- Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)0.18 mg1.2 mg15%
- Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)0.14 mg1.3 mg10.77%
- Vitamin B3 (Niacin)1.4 mg16 mg8.75%
- Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)0.07 mg1.7 mg4.12%
- Folate38 mcg400 mcg9.5%
- Vitamin B12 (Cobalamine)0.22 mcg2.4 mcg9.17%
- Biotin3.5 mcg30 mcg11.67%
- Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid)0.35 mg5 mg7%
- Choline42 mg550 mg7.64%
- Phosphorus178 mg1250 mg14.24%
- Iodine18 mcg150 mcg12%
- Magnesium18 mg420 mg4.29%
- Zinc0.7 mg11 mg6.36%
- Selenium9 mcg55 mcg16.36%
- Copper0.07 mg0.9 mg7.78%
- Manganese0.28 mg2.3 mg12.17%
- Chromium2 mcg35 mcg5.71%
- Molybdenum6 mcg45 mcg13.33%
- Chloride210 mg2300 mg9.13%
