Basil Corn Muffins Food

SOUR CREAM AND LEMON HONEY CORN MUFFINS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease your muffin tray.
• Mixture is prepared in 2 parts - wet and dry. First prepare the wet mixture. In a large mixing bowl whisk together eggs, sour cream, melted butter, milk, honey, lemon zest and juice. In a separate large mixing bowl combine all dry ingredients. Once the dry mixture is blended begin to add the wet mixture by folding into the dry mixture. As soon as both mixtures are blended spoon the mixture into the prepared muffin tray. Fill each cup about 2/3 to 3/4 full. Bake muffins for about 20 to 25 minutes, or until the top has a golden crust. When ready, remove from the oven and let them cool slightly. Remove from tray and serve.

BASIL CORN MUFFINS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F. Place paper baking cup in each of 12 regular-size muffin cups.
• In large bowl, mix flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder and salt with whisk. Stir in corn and basil. In medium bowl, mix milk, melted butter and egg. Stir into flour mixture, just until moistened. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups.
• Bake 20 to 22 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes; remove from pan to cooling rack. Serve warm.

BASIL CORN MUFFINS WITH GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Butter and flour 12 standard muffin cups. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cornmeal, baking powder, baking soda, salt, sugar, and red pepper flakes. Add butter, buttermilk, and egg and whisk until combined. With a rubber spatula, fold in corn and basil.
• Fill each muffin cup with rounded 1/3 cup batter. Bake until muffins are puffed, set, and light golden on top, 25 to 30 minutes, rotating pan halfway through. Let muffins cool completely in pan on a wire rack. (Store in an airtight container, up to 3 days.) Serve with goat cheese.

GRILLED CORN WITH BASIL BUTTER

Steps:

• Combine the butter and basil in a food processor and process until smooth, season with salt and pepper, to taste, and pulse a few more times. Scrape into a small bowl.
• Put a large saute pan on the grill over low heat and add the basil butter. When the butter is hot add the corn kernels and saute for 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with torn basil leaves and scallions.