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Corn Muffins with Smoked Tuna just solved your lunch problem in the tastiest way possible.
Think muffins are only for sweet cravings? These Corn Muffins with Smoked Tuna flip the script. With cheesy, smoky tuna in every bite and a tender cornbread base, they’re perfect for meal prep, lunchboxes, or quick dinners.
Love muffins, but are tired of the sweet stuff? These Corn Muffins with Smoked Tuna are a fun twist on a classic. They’re cheesy, savory, and baked with a creamy buttermilk base. Perfect for lunchboxes, quick snacks, or even a lazy dinner. Each bite gives you warm, smoky tuna and melty cheese tucked inside golden cornbread.
Why You’ll Love These Corn Muffins with Smoked Tuna:
- Tasty and filling: Packed with protein-rich tuna and cheesy goodness.
- No fancy steps: Easy to mix, scoop, and bake.
- Make ahead friendly: Great for meal prep or freezing.
- Balanced bite: You get a soft, moist muffin with a surprise savory center.
- Kid-approved: Fun to eat and full of flavor, they’ll actually like.
Forget plain muffins. These are loaded with smoked tuna, sharp cheese, and a soft buttermilk crumb. They’re quick to make, freezer-friendly, and full of rich flavor in every bite.
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Corn Muffins with Smoked Tuna
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 depending on size 1x
- Category: Lunch Recipes
- Method: Easy
Description
Corn Muffins with Smoked Tuna are perfect for meal prep and full of flavor for your next lunchbox or snack board.
Ingredients
- 170g smoked tuna, shredded
- 1/2 cup grated cheese (plus extra for topping)
- 1 1/2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1/4 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- Ground black pepper
- 1 cup whole-wheat flour
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 to 2 tsp baking soda
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tbsp finely chopped green onion
- 1/2 cup melted butter
Instructions
- Heat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Spray a 12-cup muffin tin with non-stick spray.
- In a bowl, stir together the tuna, half the cheese, mayo, Worcestershire sauce, and pepper.
- Cover and chill while you make the batter.
- In another bowl, mix flour, cornmeal, salt, and baking soda.
- Add the eggs, buttermilk, green onion, and melted butter.
- Whisk everything until smooth.
- Spoon the batter into each muffin cup, filling about ¾ of the way.
- Gently tap the tin to settle the batter.
- Drop 1 to 2 tablespoons of the tuna mix into the center of each muffin.
- Lightly press it down into the batter.
- Sprinkle the tops with extra cheese.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until golden on top and cooked through.
Corn Muffins with Smoked Tuna and Buttermilk
Hearty, cheesy, and packed with flavor, these savory muffins make a great lunch, snack, or light dinner
Notes
Created, prepared, tried, and tested by Esme from SA Tasty Recipes, Saffas Daily Recipes and EsmeSalon Homemade Recipes
Corn Muffins with Smoked Tuna bring comfort food and bold flavor together. Soft cornbread, melty cheese, and smoky tuna all in one muffin.
This Corn Muffins with Smoked Tuna recipe delivers warm, cheesy corn muffins with a smoky tuna center that’s bold, filling, and easy to make. It’s a quick bake that works for lunch, snack, or dinner without extra fuss. Every bite is packed with flavor, making it hard to stop at one.
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