Here’s a simple recipe for Cheese-Stuffed Savory Muffins that will give you delicious, fluffy muffins with a cheesy surprise inside. Perfect for breakfast, a snack, or a savory treat!
Ingredients:
- For the Muffin Batter:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder (optional)
- 1 tsp dried herbs (like oregano, thyme, or rosemary)
- 1 large egg
- ¾ cup milk
- ¼ cup olive oil or melted butter
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or a mix)
- For the Cheese Filling:
- ½ cup cream cheese, softened (or you can use ricotta or goat cheese for a different flavor)
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or any cheese you prefer)
- 1 tbsp fresh herbs (optional, such as chives, parsley, or dill)
Instructions:
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line with paper liners.
- Prepare the Muffin Batter:
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, garlic powder, and dried herbs.
- In another bowl, beat the egg and then add the milk and olive oil (or melted butter). Mix until well combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Fold in the shredded cheese.
- Prepare the Cheese Filling:
- In a small bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded cheese, and fresh herbs (if using). Mix until smooth.
- Assemble the Muffins:
- Spoon a small amount of muffin batter into the bottom of each muffin cup, just enough to cover the bottom.
- Place a spoonful of the cheese filling in the center of each muffin.
- Top with more muffin batter until the muffin cups are filled about 2/3 full.
- Bake the Muffins:
- Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the muffin comes out clean (except for some melted cheese). The tops should be golden and firm.
- Cool and Serve:
- Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
- Serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy your cheesy, savory muffins!
These muffins can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days, or you can freeze them for later use. Simply reheat in the microwave or oven before serving.
Feel free to get creative with the cheese and herb combinations to suit your taste!
