# Cornmeal Muffins with Spicy Smoked Paprika Butter | Trefethen Family Vineyards

https://www.trefethen.com/recipes/cornmeal-muffins-with-paprika-butter

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## Summary

Step-by-step recipe for cornmeal muffins served with a spicy smoked-paprika whipped butter and a suggested pairing with Trefethen's Dragon’s Tooth Red Blend 2019. The page includes ingredients, baking procedure, a printable PDF, and contact for Chef Chris Kennedy.

## Audience

Home cooks and wine enthusiasts

## Prompts this page answers

- How do I make cornmeal muffins with spicy smoked paprika butter?
- What ingredients are in Trefethen's cornmeal muffins with paprika butter?
- What wine pairs with cornmeal muffins and smoked paprika butter?

## Purpose

Provide a recipe and serving/pairing suggestion (inform/educate and inspire food & wine pairing).

## Highlights

- Ingredients include 1 cup cornmeal, 1 cup all-purpose flour, applesauce, whole milk, maple syrup, and coconut oil.
- Spicy smoked-paprika butter: 4 oz butter, 1/4 tsp cayenne, 1/4 tsp smoked paprika, salt and pepper to taste.
- Baking instructions: preheat oven to 325°F, bake 15–20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Pairs with Dragon’s Tooth Red Blend 2019 (linked on the page).
- Printable recipe PDF is available via a Print Recipe link.

## How to cite

Trefethen Family Vineyards — https://www.trefethen.com/recipes/cornmeal-muffins-with-paprika-butter

## Publisher

**Trefethen Family Vineyards** — Trefethen Family Vineyards — Napa Valley winery (contact and address shown in page footer).

## Topics

- cornmeal muffins
- smoked paprika butter
- Dragon's Tooth Red Blend 2019
- recipe
- Trefethen Family Vineyards

## Key entities

- **Dragon’s Tooth Red Blend 2019** (product): Wine listed as a pairing for the recipe. — https://www.trefethen.com/wine/dragons-tooth-2019/
- **Chef Chris Kennedy** (person): Contact for questions about the recipe (email link on the page). — mailto:chefchris@trefethen.com
- **Trefethen Family Vineyards** (organization): Publisher of the recipe; Napa Valley winery listed in the page footer. — https://www.trefethen.com/

## Metadata

- Type: article