Recipes by Tiny Soho, from Nibble & Nurture.

Savory Corn & Cheddar Muffins

These savory muffins are moist, cheesy, and packed with soft mashed corn kernels. They hold up well in a lunchbox without crumbling.

Total Time45 min
Yield12 servings
AccessFree Toddler Recipe
Jump to recipe
lunchsnackvegetariannut-freesoy-free
Savory Corn & Cheddar Muffins

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cornmeal
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup soy-free butter, melted
  • 3/4 cup canned corn kernels, drained and finely mashed
  • 1/2 cup soy-free cheddar cheese, shredded

Method & Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a standard muffin tin with papers.

  2. 2

    In a large bowl, whisk flour, cornmeal, and baking powder.

  3. 3

    In a separate jug, whisk milk, egg, and melted butter.

  4. 4

    Pour wet ingredients into dry and mix until just combined (lumpy is okay).

  5. 5

    Fold in the finely mashed corn and shredded cheese.

  6. 6

    Fill muffin cups about 2/3 full.

  7. 7

    Bake for 18-20 minutes until tops are golden and a toothpick comes out clean.

  8. 8

    Cool on a wire rack. For children under 4, serve the muffin in soft small pieces and do not serve whole corn kernels.

Allergen Information

wheatmilkeggs

Storage & Preparation Notes

Storage Instructions:

Refrigerate promptly and use within 3–4 days; freeze for up to 3 months.

Helpful Toddler Feeding Tips:

Serve with a small container of cream cheese for spreading.

More Free Toddler Recipes

Explore more simple, reviewed recipes from Tiny Soho.

Berry Ghost Yogurt Bark

195 min · snack, dessert

Frozen yogurt bark studded with berries, with little ghost faces made from chocolate chips. A no-bake treat that feels like Halloween candy.

Free recipevegetariangluten-freenut-freesoy-freeegg-free

Spider Cracker Bites

15 min · snack

Little cracker spiders with cream cheese bodies, pretzel legs, and chocolate chip eyes. Crunchy, creamy, and fun to build together.

Free recipevegetariannut-freeegg-free