Dill Pickle Relish Cornbread Muffins

A swirl of pickle relish gives classic corn muffins a delicious boost.

Pickle Relish Corn Muffins
Photo: Caitlin Bensel
Hands On Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
6

News alert! Pickle relish should be dolloped onto more than hot dogs. Here, it adds tangy flavor and a pop of crunch to cornbread muffins. They're amped up further with a generous pile of grated Parmesan and a glug of melted butter for tender, crave-worthy muffins. Pair with chili or serve with fried eggs and breakfast sausage for a decadent brunch. For a spicier version, try folding in pepper Jack in place of the parm. Or, swap in cheddar and some cooked, crumbled bacon.

Ingredients

  • 1 (15-oz.) package cornbread baking mix (such as Fleischmann's Simply Homemade)

  • ½ teaspoon baking powder

  • 1 ¼ cups dill pickle relish (from 1 [10-oz.] jar)

  • 1 large egg

  • 2 ounces Parmesan cheese, grated (about 1/2 cup)

  • .666 cup whole milk

  • cup (2 ⅔ oz.) unsalted butter, melted

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

  • ¾ teaspoon crushed red pepper

  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt

  • cooking spray

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Stir together cornbread mix, baking powder, relish, egg, Parmesan, milk, butter, garlic powder, crushed red pepper, and salt in medium bowl until blended.

  2. Lightly coat a standard 12-well muffin pan with cooking spray. Spoon in batter evenly (about ⅓ cup batter per well).

  3. Bake until a wooden pick inserted in center of several muffins comes out clean and muffins are golden brown around edges, about 20 minutes. Cool in muffin pan 5 minutes before removing. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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