Corn Muffins with Sweet Butter

The perfect accompaniment to Game Day Turkey Chili.  The use of applesauce allows you to cut down on butter and/or oil to make this a healthier muffin. This recipe yields 6 large muffins.

Corn Muffin Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups flour

1/2 cup sugar

1/2 cup corn meal

1 tablespoon baking powder

3/4 teaspoon salt

3/4 cup milk
1/2 stick butter, melted and cool
1 egg
2 tablespoons molasses
1/4 cup applesauce
1/2 cup shredded cheddar (optional but yummy!)

Preheat oven to 350.  Mix all ingredients together until just moist.  It's OK if there are lumps.

Spray muffin tin with cooking spray.  Fill 6 large muffin cups to the top to make BIG muffins.

Bake for 30 minutes until just browned.  If desired, sprinkle tops with cheddar cheese and bake again until cheese is just melted (1-2 minutes).

Serve warm with Sweet Butter and Game Day Chili (recipes follow).

Sweet Butter Ingredients:

3 tablespoons butter

1 teaspoon molasses

1 teaspoon honey

1/8 teaspoon sweet paprika

1/8 teaspoon red pepper

Combine all in microwave safe bowl.  Melt on defrost in microwave until soft.  Stir and serve with muffins.