05/08/2026
Cornbread & Chicken Nugget Cupcakes with Mashed Potato Frosting
Ingredients
1 (14.5 oz.) can ‘no salt added’ creamed corn
1 cup self-rising cornmeal
2 egg whites
1/2 cup reduced fat shredded cheddar cheese
Salt & pepper to taste
1 large russet potato, peeled & cubed
8 oz. frozen cauliflower florets
2 tbsp. light butter
2 tbsp. chopped chives
1 cup unsalted beef broth
1 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. onion powder
2 tbsp. cold water
1 1/2 tbsp. corn starch
12 Tyson Fun Nuggets or Tyson Chicken Nuggets
Green onions
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a muffin tin with papers and coat them with non-stick spray; line a baking sheet with foil.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the peeled, cubed potato and frozen cauliflower and cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain well.
In a bowl, combine the creamed corn, self-rising cornmeal, egg whites, shredded cheddar, and a pinch of salt & pepper. Mix until just combined — don't overmix. Don't worry if it looks a bit runny at first; the cornmeal will set as it bakes.
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups.
Place the chicken nuggets on the prepared baking sheet. Put both the muffin tin and the sheet with nuggets into the oven and bake for 15–20 minutes, until the cornbread tops are set and a toothpick comes out clean and the nuggets are cooked through and heated. If your nuggets need more time according to package directions, give them a few extra minutes on the sheet while the cornbread rests.
While those bake, mash the drained potato and cauliflower with the light butter, chopped chives, and salt & pepper to taste. You’ll want a smooth, pipe-able consistency — if it seems too stiff, add a splash of milk or a little extra butter. Transfer the mash to a piping bag or a zip-top bag with a corner snipped off for “frosting.”
Make the gravy: whisk the corn starch into the 2 tablespoons cold water to make a slurry. In a small saucepan, bring the beef broth, garlic powder, and onion powder to a simmer. Whisk in the slurry and cook until the gravy thickens, about 1–2 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning.
Once the cornbread cupcakes are cool enough to handle, pipe the mashed potato frosting generously on each one. Top each frosted cupcake with a chicken nugget, drizzle with the warm gravy, and sprinkle with extra chives and chopped green onions for a fresh bite.
Serve immediately.