Description
Delicious, cheesy muffins perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a side for your favorite soup.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a muffin tin by greasing or lining with muffin cups.
- Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl, mixing well.
- Stir in the shredded cheddar until it’s evenly distributed in the flour mixture.
- Whisk together the milk, melted butter, eggs, and Dijon mustard in another bowl until smooth.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry mixture, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix!
- Scoop the batter into the muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For added flavor, consider mixing in fresh herbs like chives or parsley. To make gluten-free, substitute flour with a gluten-free blend.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: muffins, savory muffins, cheddar muffins, brunch recipes, baking