By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 11, 2026
Serves 30
108 cal · 45 min
Ham and Cheese Mini Corn Muffins
Recipe GLPR286221a9a90a19
Tender, savory mini muffins bursting with diced ham, sharp cheddar cheese, and fresh chives. These golden cornbread muffins combine the comfort of traditional Southern cornbread with the protein-rich filling of ham and cheese, making them perfect for breakfast, snacks, or alongside your favorite dishes.
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Ingredients
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/3 cup coconut oil
1 cup diced ham
2 eggs
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
1 cup whole milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup yellow cornmeal
Directions
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Lightly coat a mini muffin tin with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, sugar, and salt until evenly combined.
In a small bowl, whisk the milk, eggs, and coconut oil together until well blended.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined—do not overmix. Carefully fold in the diced ham, shredded cheddar cheese, and fresh chives.
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared mini muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
Bake for 15 minutes, or until the muffins are lightly golden brown on top.
Remove the pan from the oven and allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes. Then gently twist each muffin to loosen it from the cup and transfer to a serving plate or wire rack.
Comments
Every ingredient is standard stock at Charlotte chains—no special stops needed—and a pound of deli ham plus a block of cheddar will run $8 to $12 total, landing at roughly 25 to 40 cents per muffin. The stated 45 minutes is honest for mixing and baking a double batch, though scooping thirty portions adds 5 to 10 minutes most people won't budget. This is a solid make-ahead for lunch boxes and pot lucks that reheats well in a toaster oven, but it's not a showstopper: decent savory muffins, plain enough that the ham and cheese carry them entirely.
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