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Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
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In a large bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
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In another bowl, whisk together milk, vegetable oil, and egg.
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Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
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Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups.
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Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Let cool completely on a wire rack.
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Boil the diced potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15 minutes.
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Drain and return potatoes to the pot. Add milk and butter. Mash until smooth.
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Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Once cornbread cupcakes are cool, pipe or spoon mashed potatoes onto each cupcake.
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Garnish with chopped chives and crumbled bacon if desired.