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    Published: Mar 11, 2023 by Kelly Bloom · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    Cracker Barrel Cornbread Recipe

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    cracker barrel cornbread muffins.

    This copycat Cracker Barrel cornbread recipe is a favorite quick bread side. You'll love how this Cracker Barrel corn muffin recipe is simple to follow and the muffins turn out moist and flavorful every time.

    cornbread recipe cracker barrel muffins on a plate.

    Why you will love this recipe

    This Cracker Barrel cornbread recipe will let you enjoy those little gems right at home! Our cornbread recipe (Cracker Barrel copycat) is also super easy to follow, even for new cooks.

    They are perfect for a quick and satisfying breakfast or snack. Best of all, they taste just like the ones you get at Cracker Barrel!

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    • Why you will love this recipe
    • Cracker Barrel Corn Muffin Ingredients
    • How to make Cracker Barrel Cornbread
    • Fold Cornbread Ingredients Together
    • Bake and Cool
    • Serving suggestions
    • Variations
    • Equipment
    • Top Tips
    • Frequently asked questions
    • Food Safety
    • Some Other Recipes We Are Sure You Will Love
    • Connect with Smells Like Delish!
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    Cracker Barrel Corn Muffin Ingredients

    ingredients for making Cracker Barrel cornbread muffins.
    • Cornmeal - fine ground yellow cornmeal
    • Flour - regular all purpose flour
    • Baking Powder
    • Baking Soda
    • Salt
    • Buttermilk - cultured or homemade substitute will be fine (see Pro Tip below).
    • Butter
    • Eggs - room temperature, and slightly beaten to break up the yolks.

    PRO TIP: No buttermilk on hand? No problem! For every cup of regular milk add one tablespoon of lemon juice (fresh or bottled) or 1 tablespoon of vinegar. Stir well and let sit for 5 minutes to 'culture'.

    Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.

    How to make Cracker Barrel Cornbread

    This copycat Cracker Barrel cornbread recipe is an easy quick bread you can have ready in about 30 minutes.

    1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 12 cup muffin pan with paper liners or grease the pan well if you don't want to use liners.

    PRO TIP: Use a silicone muffin pan, OR instead of paper muffin pan liners, use the silicone ones! Clean up is a breeze!

    Mix the cornbread ingredients

    1. Combine the cornmeal, flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda in a bowl.
    2. In a separate bowl, combine the buttermilk, butter, and eggs. Whisk until well combined.
    bowl of beaten eggs and a bowl of cornmeal and flour for making cornbread.

    Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.

    Fold Cornbread Ingredients Together

    1. Fold the flour mixture into the buttermilk mixture until thoroughly combined. For the most tender muffin texture, don't over-mix.
    Folding dry cornbread ingredients into the wet ingredients.

    Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.

    Fill the Muffin Pan With Batter

    1. Scoop the batter into the muffin pan. Fill the muffin cups ¾ full.
    Scooping corn muffin batter into a muffin tin.

    Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.

    Bake and Cool

    1. Bake 18-20 minutes or until light golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean.
    2. Transfer to wire rack and let cornbread muffins cool.
    Cooling Cracker Barrel cornbread muffins on a rack on a white background.

    Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.

    Serving suggestions

    Cracker Barrel cornbread is a perfect side for our Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork, or our Instant Pot Chili No Beans, or even Pan Grilled Steakhouse Pork Chops. These quick & easy muffins are sure to be a hit.

    cracker barrel cornbread muffins.

    Cracker Barrel cornbread muffins are a perfect companion to our Instant Pot Texas Cowboy Beans, and go perfectly with our Southern Braised Collard Greens to create a complete meal!

    Freshly baked cornbread muffins in a muffin tin.

    Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.

    Variations

    Love this Cracker Barrel cornbread recipe? Try a few variations! Here are my favorite mix in's for this Cracker Barrel cornbread recipe to create different variations!

    • Jalapeno Cornbread - add ¼ cup sliced or chopped jalapeno peppers to the cornbread batter.
    • Pepper Jack Cornbread - add ½ cup of grated Pepper Jack cheese to the cornbread batter.
    • Honey Butter Cornbread - Add 2 tablespoons of honey to the recipe. Pour into a 9x13 ban and bake. After baking, slather butter on the top of the hot cornbread, then drizzle honey on top. Let the honey soak into the cornbread before cutting.
    • Cast Iron skillet Cornbread - Pour the cornbread batter into a well greased cast iron skillet. Cook in the oven at 350 for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean in the center.

    cast iron skillet corn bread.

    Equipment

    • Muffin Pan (traditional)
    • Muffin Pan (structured silicone)

    Your traditional muffin pan is excellent for baking with or without paper liners. For easier clean up though, the structured silicone muffin pan is even better!

    I love how the structured silicone muffin pan is reinforced with a steel frame to lend stability when handling the pan full of batter or cooked muffins.

    Top Tips

    • Be sure to use fine to medium ground cornmeal. Coarse cornmeal will not provide the right texture and the corn muffins will fall apart easily.

    Frequently asked questions

    Can you freeze cornbread muffins?

    Yes, just let them cool, then pop in a freezer safe container and take out as you need them.

    Why doesn't this cornbread muffin recipe have sugar?

    The Cracker Barrel nutritional content for their muffins does not list sugar. If you like a sweeter cornbread, than just add 3 tablespoons of honey or sugar during the mixing stage.

    Are Cracker Barrel corn muffins gluten free?

    No, Cracker Barrel corn muffins do not use gluten free ingredients.

    Food Safety

    • Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
    • Wash hands after touching raw meat
    • Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
    • Never leave cooking food unattended
    • Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
    • Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove

    See more guidelines at USDA.gov.

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    Cracker Barrel Cornbread Recipe

    This copycat Cracker Barrel cornbread recipe is a favorite quick bread side. You'll love how this Cracker Barrel corn muffin recipe is simple to follow and the muffins turn out moist and flavorful every time.
    Prep Time15 mins
    Cook Time18 mins
    Total Time28 mins
    Course: Bread
    Cuisine: American Southern
    Servings: 12 muffins
    Calories: 135kcal
    Author: Kelly Bloom

    Equipment

    • Trudeau Structured Silicone Muffin Pan, 12 Cup, Grey/Mint
    • Muffin Pan, Traditonal

    Ingredients

    • 1 ¼ cups fine yellow cornmeal
    • 1 ¼ cups all purpose flour
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • ½ teaspoon baking soda
    • ¾ cup buttermilk (or substitute, see notes)
    • ½ cup butter melted
    • 2 eggs
    US Customary - Metric

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 12 cup muffin pan with paper liners or grease the pan well if you don't want to use liners.
    • Combine the cornmeal, flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda in a bowl.
      1 ¼ cups fine yellow cornmeal, 1 ¼ cups all purpose flour, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon baking soda
    • In a separate bowl, combine the buttermilk, butter, and eggs. Whisk until well combined.
      ¾ cup buttermilk, ½ cup butter, 2 eggs
    • Fold the flour mixture into the buttermilk mixture until thoroughly combined. For the most tender muffin texture, don't over-mix.
    • Scoop the batter into the muffin pan. Fill the muffin cups ¾ full.
    • Bake 18-20 minutes or until light golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean.
    • Transfer to wire rack and let cool.

    Notes

    • Be sure to use fine to medium ground cornmeal. Coarse cornmeal will not provide the right texture and the corn muffins will fall apart easily.
    • No buttermilk on hand? No problem! For every cup of regular milk add one tablespoon of lemon juice (fresh or bottled) or 1 tablespoon of vinegar. Stir well and let sit for 5 minutes to 'culture'.
    • Use a silicone muffin pan, OR instead of paper muffin pan liners, use the silicone ones! Clean up is a breeze!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 135kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 545mg | Potassium: 95mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 132IU | Calcium: 107mg | Iron: 2mg
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