Certainly! Here’s a simple recipe for delicious cheese muffins:
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or your favorite cheese)
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for extra flavor)
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions:
- Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease the muffin cups.
- Mix Dry Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and black pepper.
- Add Cheese:
- Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until evenly distributed in the dry ingredients.
- Combine Wet Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, melted butter, eggs, and Greek yogurt (or sour cream).
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures:
- Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Stir until just combined. Do not overmix; it’s okay if the batter is a bit lumpy.
- Fill Muffin Cups:
- Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.
- Optional Parmesan Topping:
- If using, sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on top of each muffin for an extra cheesy crust.
- Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until the tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- Cool:
- Allow the cheese muffins to cool in the muffin tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Garnish and Serve:
- If desired, garnish with chopped fresh chives before serving. Enjoy the cheese muffins warm or at room temperature.
These cheese muffins are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a savory snack. Feel free to experiment with different cheese varieties or add herbs like rosemary or thyme for extra flavor.
