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Corn Muffins with Smoked Tuna

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  • Author: EsmeSalon
  • 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

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  • 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

  1. Heat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Spray a 12-cup muffin tin with non-stick spray.
  3. In a bowl, stir together the tuna, half the cheese, mayo, Worcestershire sauce, and pepper.
  4. Cover and chill while you make the batter.
  5. In another bowl, mix flour, cornmeal, salt, and baking soda.
  6. Add the eggs, buttermilk, green onion, and melted butter.
  7. Whisk everything until smooth.
  8. Spoon the batter into each muffin cup, filling about ¾ of the way.
  9. Gently tap the tin to settle the batter.
  10. Drop 1 to 2 tablespoons of the tuna mix into the center of each muffin.
  11. Lightly press it down into the batter.
  12. Sprinkle the tops with extra cheese.
  13. 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

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