Cornbread & Chicken Nugget Cupcakes with Mashed Potato Frosting
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Tyson Foods, Inc. All opinions are entirely my own.
Back-to-school is on the horizon, and being the mom of an ever growing little, I've found that there's a few tricks to getting kids to eat their dinner sometimes! One of the best ways is to make it fun. Yes, food can be fun and these Cornbread & Chicken Nugget Cupcakes are just that! Fun. It's a savory twist on a cupcake; letting the kids eat with their eyes first.
The base of the cupcake is made with a quick and easy cornbread muffin that's made by mixing together a self-rising cornmeal, cheese, and a creamed corn. This easy cornbread trick is one that I've been using for a couple of years now. And so far, it hasn't let me down yet! From there, the 'cupcakes' are topped with a potato and cauliflower mash 'frosting' which is also made with just a few ingredients.
After that, we top the 'cupcakes' off with some Tyson® Fun Nuggets (or Tyson Chicken Nuggets) and some quick 5-minute brown gravy. Sprinkle with a few chopped chives, if desired, and enjoy your adorable savory cupcakes!
I love the Tyson Fun Nuggets and Tyson Chicken Nuggets because they are all-natural, minimally processed chicken that's raised with no antibiotics ever. No added hormones. No added steroids. Plus, there are 8 grams of whole grain and 10 grams of protein per serving. I found my Tyson Fun Nuggets at my local Walmart in the freezer section.
While I was there, I also grabbed a bag of Tyson Chicken Nuggets for the more adult-friendly version of these SUPER adorable 'cupcakes'. Speaking of SUPER, is everyone as excited as we are to watch Teen Titans Go! To the Movies? If you are, check out my Instagram to find a movie ticket give away!
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This is one MIGHTY meal that both kids and parents will love!
If your kids aren't a fan of gravy, feel free try another sauce such as BBQ.