Muffins

A muffin is a versatile thing. It can be an all-in-one breakfast (complete with sausage), a nutritious snack, or even a quick and elegant break from the day. Our winning recipe comes from an earlier era, when big department stores had restaurants where you could enjoy light fare while shopping.

  • WINNER

    Grandma's Special Dutch Apple Cheese Muffins

    This inventive recipe layers apple slices across a muffin flavored with cheddar cheese and brushed with a cinnamon glaze.

    Submitted by: Donna Bardocz, Howell, Michigan

  • FINALIST

    Country Sausage and Cheese Muffins

    These muffins make a meal on their own and also travel well.

    Submitted by: Pamela Shank, Parkersburg, West Virginia

  • FINALIST

    Southwestern Chili-Cheese Corn Muffins

    This inventive muffin is sweet, spicy, and crunchy all at once.

    Submitted by: Laurie Balcom, Lynden, Washington

  • FINALIST

    Choco-Apricot Muffins

    The flavors of chocolate and apricot combine in this delicious and creative muffin recipe.

    Submitted by: Joyce Hart, Prior Lake, Minnesota

  • FINALIST

    Blueberry-Pear-Ginger-Oatmeal Muffins

    Cinnamon-sugar and sliced almonds dress up this healthy blueberry-oat muffin. Frozen blueberries can be substituted for fresh.

    Submitted by: Barbara Estabrook, Rhinelander, Wisconsin