: a quick bread made of batter containing egg and baked in a pan having cuplike molds
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Under a corn muffin cover laden with jalapeño slices, a cheesy beef and veggies medley is hidden within a cast-iron skillet.
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Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 22 May 2026
Fried Brussels sprouts are a standout, as are the jalapeno-flecked corn muffins.
—Kate Williams, AJC.com, 22 May 2026
Finally, the cornmeal in this recipe adds great texture and gives the muffins a rustic finish.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2026
Generously grease twelve 2-1/2-inch muffin cups, including the edge and around the top of each cup; set aside.
—Jenavieve Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 May 2026
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Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 22 May 2026
Fried Brussels sprouts are a standout, as are the jalapeno-flecked corn muffins.
—Kate Williams, AJC.com, 22 May 2026
Finally, the cornmeal in this recipe adds great texture and gives the muffins a rustic finish.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2026
Generously grease twelve 2-1/2-inch muffin cups, including the edge and around the top of each cup; set aside.
—Jenavieve Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 May 2026
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“Muffin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/muffin. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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muffin
noun
muf·fin
ˈməf-ən 
: a bread made of batter containing egg that is baked in a small cup-shaped container
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