Description
These cheesy, savory Cheese Muffins are a perfect breakfast or side dish option, featuring sharp cheddar and a hint of fresh chives. Moist, fluffy, and easy to make, they bake quickly and pair wonderfully with soups or as a snack any time of day.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Cheese & Herbs
- 1½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives or green onions (optional)
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup unsalted butter (melted and slightly cooled)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease the cups to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and black pepper to evenly distribute the leavening and seasoning.
- Add Cheese and Herbs: Stir in the shredded sharp cheddar cheese and chopped fresh chives (if using), ensuring they are well incorporated into the dry mix.
- Whisk Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the whole milk, eggs, and the melted, slightly cooled unsalted butter until the mixture is smooth and homogenous.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix to keep the muffins light and tender.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full to allow room for rising.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 18–22 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool slightly before serving warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of garlic powder or cayenne pepper to the dry ingredients.
- Try substituting part of the cheddar cheese with parmesan or pepper jack for a different twist.
- These muffins pair wonderfully with soups or make a satisfying savory breakfast option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
