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Easy Orange Cornbread Muffins

Different and delicious. These super easy cornbread muffins are flavored with orange and brown sugar.  For an appealing flavor contrast, try with your next savory or spicy meal 

Make Ahead
Prepare muffins up to 1 week ahead.  Wrap well in plastic wrap and freeze.  Do not thaw.  Place in baking dish, covered with foil.  Put in 300 degree oven until heated through

Easy Orange Corn Muffins 
Makes about 15 medium-size muffins

2 8.5 oz. pkgs of your favorite corn muffin mix 
2 eggs
1/3 cup whole milk, or half-and-half cream
1/3 cup orange juice, freshly squeezed
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
Light brown sugar for topping (optional) 

Preheat oven to 400 F. Grease muffin pans or use paper baking cups.  

Blend all ingredients except brown sugar until just moistened. Batter will be slightly lumpy, do not overmix. Let set 3 to 5 minutes. 

Stir batter. Fill muffin cups about 1/2 full. Top each muffin with about 1/2 tablespoon brown sugar if using.  Bake 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.  Delicious with butter and honey