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    Home » Recipes » Game Day Recipes

    Barbecue Cornbread Muffins

    September 29, 2017 by LaKita 26 Comments

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    Barbecue Cornbread Muffins - Only 5 ingredients and 30 minutes is all that it takes to whip up these smoky, saucy, and filling savory muffins for dinner.

    Overhead view of Barbecue Cornbread Muffins on two white plates and muffin pan with bowl of shredded cheese over napkin

    Sooo…

    You may have noticed that I have been a little inconsistent with the blog posting schedule around here. I missed a few days here and there and some post were much later than they were supposed to be. There is a perfectly good explanation for that and it is that your girl has been busy.

    As you may know, I left my day job back in December and decided to pursue working from home for myself as a consultant, food photographer, and digital influencer. Along the way, there have been many ups and downs and even times when I thought about returning back to the workforce. I instead decided to join a mastermind group full of women that are doing the same thing as me. This made me realize that I have been playing it safe…Sticking to what I know and basically limiting my own growth.

    Last month I had to take a good hard look at what I wanted and get organized in this space enough to grow to the place that I want to be. Once I was able to do that, it set me up to stretch myself this month and let me tell you that doing that has already made a huge difference.

    I was able to collaborate with fellow blogger Kenya Rae from www.kenyarae.com to bring you #MidDayMunchies. Each Thursday during the month of September, we were on Facebook Live cooking up a quick and easy brunch or dinner. These were so much fun and I really enjoyed making these videos because they required little prep and no editing.

    Another way I stretched myself this month is by participating in an Instagram campaign that included my son for Tony’s Pizza. It was new for me stepping from behind the camera and allowing my son to share his ideas on how he wanted the picture to look.

    Living in a small town, football season is a huge deal...especially when your son is a senior and the starting running back ? So having a family style pre-game meal is a HUGE deal at my house and one way that we make that happen in a hurry is by picking up a couple of Tony's® Pizzeria Style Pizzas at our local @walmart. We love the Tony's® Pizzeria Style MEAT-TRIO® Pizza and Tony's® Pizzeria Style Pepperoni Pizza, both made with 100% real mozzarella cheese. * These can be paired with a salad and lots of water to keep my hungry player full, hydrated, and ready for the game ?#ad #WinWithTonysPizza

    A post shared by LaKita Anderson (@simplylakita) on Sep 26, 2017 at 8:26am PDT

    So, what has stretching taught me this month? Not to be afraid to try something new!

    Just a few results…I have more ideas to add in Facebook Live more, I am in the process of finishing up a food photography on a budget course, and was hired to photograph a whole cookbook. It is all very exciting! I will tell you that if you have something new that you have wanted to give a try…don’t wait any longer…just do it.

    Speaking of trying new things, you should definitely try these Barbecue Cornbread Muffins. They are hearty, comforting, and perfect for those times when you need a meal in a hurry.

    Overhead view of individual serving of Barbecue Cornbread Muffins on white plate

    Barbecue Cornbread Muffin on white plate with more in the background

    Close-up side view Barbecue Cornbread Muffins serving on white plate with more in muffin pan in the background

    Barbecue Cornbread Muffins

    LaKita Anderson
    Barbecue Cornbread Muffins, only 5 ingredients and 30 minutes is all that it takes to whip up these smoky, saucy, and filling savory muffins for dinner.
    4.74 from 19 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6
    Calories 462 kcal

    Equipment

    • Muffin Pan

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 pound ground beef
    • ¼ cup onion, diced
    • ¾ cup barbecue sauce
    • 1 package (8.5 oz.) corn muffin mix
    • ½ cup cheddar cheese, shredded

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. and lightly spray a muffin pan with non-stick cooking spray.
    • In a large skillet on medium high heat add in the ground beef and diced onions. Cook until the meat has browned and drain off the fat.
    • Stir in the barbecue sauce until the beef mixture is fully coated.
    • Prepare the corn muffin mix according to the package directions.
    • Spoon in about 2 tablespoons of the corn muffin mixture into each individual muffin well.
    • Top the muffin mixture with the barbecue beef mixture and place into the oven to bake for 15 minutes.
    • Remove the muffins from the oven and top each with 1 tablespoon of the shredded cheddar cheese. Bake for an additional 5 minutes to allow the cheese to melt.
    • Allow the muffins to cool in the pan 3 to 4 minutes before removing.
    • Top with additional cheese if you prefer and serve hot.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 462kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 19gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 64mgSodium: 805mgPotassium: 351mgFiber: 3gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 220IUVitamin C: 0.7mgCalcium: 116mgIron: 2.8mg

    *All nutritional information is based on third party calculations and is only an estimate. Each recipe and nutritional value will vary depending on the brands you use, measuring methods and portion sizes per household.

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    1. Mary

      September 30, 2017 at 3:16 pm

      I like pretty much any recipe that has 5 ingredients, that means I can't mess it up... hopefully lol. I'm happy you found a mastermind group. Working for yourself is very hard, I have my ups and downs, my good days and bad, but having a good support group is always beneficial to entrepreneurs like us! I'm very proud of my friend, if you ever need someone to talk too I'm also here. I'll be in the look out for mid-day munchines.

      Reply
      • LaKita

        October 09, 2017 at 7:06 pm

        Thank you!! That is so true...having support as a solopreneur is so important. It can get pretty lonely around here.

        Reply
    2. Tamara

      October 06, 2017 at 5:35 pm

      This is so creative. I remember last year my mother-in-law made cornbread that was a bit spicy and with cheese, and I thought, "Wow, that's one way to up it." I love the upgrades and making meals out of cornbread. YUM.

      Reply
      • LaKita

        October 09, 2017 at 7:07 pm

        Thank you! Spicy and cheesy cornbread sounds like my kind of recipe 🙂

        Reply
        • Janet Weisbrod

          December 21, 2020 at 6:50 pm

          5 stars
          love this...I double it and bake it in a 9× 13 pan.

          Reply
          • LaKita

            December 23, 2020 at 1:17 pm

            Glad you enjoyed it, love that you made it in a 9x13 inch pan!!!

            Reply
        • Damian

          December 08, 2021 at 6:48 pm

          What's a good side dish for this?

          Reply
          • LaKita

            December 13, 2021 at 3:24 pm

            Really any that you prefer. Try pairing it with a side salad, green beans or some potato salad and baked beans. Hope this helps!

            Reply
    3. Sonya

      October 07, 2017 at 11:16 am

      These cornbread muffins look delicious!!! 🙂
      Your son looks a lot like you.
      I'm happy to hear that you have so many exciting things in the works. Photographing a cookbook sounds really exciting and I know it will be beautiful because your pictures are always gorgeous.

      Reply
      • LaKita

        October 09, 2017 at 7:08 pm

        Aww...Thank you so much Sonya! We get that a lot 🙂

        Reply
    4. Akaleistar

      October 10, 2017 at 4:32 pm

      Yummy! Those muffins look like a bite sized meal 🙂

      Reply
      • LaKita

        October 11, 2017 at 8:27 pm

        Thank you...they really are 🙂

        Reply
    5. Elysa

      September 02, 2020 at 11:32 am

      5 stars
      The directions on the muffin box said 400° but i followed the recipe. It didn't cook fully. I added about 4 extra minutes and it was fine. And absolutely fabulous!
      (Update from last review. please disregard it.)

      Reply
      • LaKita

        September 04, 2020 at 9:13 am

        Hi Elysa! Thank you. I will be sure to update the recipe to note the difference.

        Reply
    6. Shannon Holand

      October 10, 2020 at 10:14 pm

      5 stars
      I was pleasantly surprised how much I loved these muffins! I'm not big on bbq sauce but thought I would give them a try. I didn't have a cornbread mix so I mixed up 1/2 batch of my own recipe which is a lot more work but it was so worth it. With the onion, red pepper, jalapeno, cream corn, a touch of sugar and sour cream they were so flavourful. I will find cornbread muffin mix to have on hand when I want to make this the quick way just so I can compare. Wondering if you can recommend the best way to reheat these as the microwave took away the crispness of the cornbread.

      Reply
      • LaKita

        October 15, 2020 at 12:32 pm

        Hi Shannon, Glad you enjoyed them! Love hearing about your changes. Reheating will not keep the crispness unfortunately.

        Reply
        • Nancy

          March 25, 2021 at 9:15 am

          Try reheating in an AIR FRYER to keep them crisp, and not microwave soggy/tough.

          Reply
          • LaKita

            March 31, 2021 at 10:39 am

            Great idea!! Thank you for sharing!!

            Reply
          • Heather

            June 09, 2022 at 12:54 pm

            Love reheating in the airfryer it’s perfect for all sorts of creations

            Reply
            • LaKita

              June 13, 2022 at 11:13 am

              Thank you Heather! I agree, the air fryer is so perfect for all sorts of food items 🙂

    7. Kelly Hodgins

      October 20, 2020 at 8:42 pm

      5 stars
      I made this tonight, and my kids and I loved it! I served it with a pickle and cottage cheese. Thanks for the recipe!

      Reply
      • LaKita

        October 21, 2020 at 10:23 am

        Thank you Kelly! Glad it was a hit with you and your family!

        Reply
    8. Sunny D

      December 14, 2020 at 7:00 pm

      5 stars
      In the words of my 10-year old: "These look kind of odd and the idea sounds strange, but they're really, really good!" Everyone in my family loved these -- even the five year old picky eater. Thanks!

      Reply
      • LaKita

        December 21, 2020 at 6:16 pm

        I'm so happy to hear that!!!!

        Reply
    9. Heather

      June 18, 2021 at 6:06 pm

      5 stars
      These are a hit with my teen! Making this for the second time in two weeks tonight. I use a honey cornbread mix that we like.

      Reply
      • LaKita

        June 22, 2021 at 5:28 pm

        Awesome! So glad to hear and honey cornbread sounds delicious!

        Reply

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