Description
Homemade cheese and herb muffins deliver a delightful blend of savory flavors that elevate any meal. Warm, golden, and packed with herbal goodness, these muffins invite you to savor each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 ml) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (240 ml) shredded cheese (cheddar or your favorite)
- 2 large eggs
Liquid Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) whole milk (or plant-based milk)
- 4 tablespoons (60 ml) melted butter
Seasoning and Leavening Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) finely chopped fresh herbs (parsley, chives, or thyme)
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 375F (190C) and prepare a muffin tin with cooking spray or paper liners.
- Combine dry ingredients in a spacious mixing bowl, whisking flour, baking powder, and salt until evenly distributed.
- In a separate container, thoroughly blend melted butter, milk, and eggs until the liquid mixture appears smooth and uniform.
- Gently incorporate shredded cheese and finely chopped herbs into the wet ingredients, using a delicate folding technique to maintain the mixture’s airy texture.
- Distribute the batter evenly into muffin cavities, filling each about two-thirds full to allow room for rising.
- Position the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, monitoring until the tops transform into a rich golden-brown color and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Remove from oven and let muffins cool in the tin for several minutes before transferring to a wire rack to complete cooling.
Notes
- Grate cheese freshly for maximum flavor and melt-in-your-mouth texture, avoiding pre-shredded varieties which can be dry.
- Experiment with different herb combinations like rosemary and thyme or basil and parsley to create unique flavor profiles that match your taste preferences.
- Allow muffins to cool for 5-10 minutes in the tin before removing to prevent crumbling and maintain structural integrity.
- For gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour with almond or gluten-free blend, ensuring you add xanthan gum for better binding.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 187 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 290 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg