Description
Fluffy, savory muffins bursting with rich cheese and fragrant herbs—perfect for breakfast, brunch, or snacking any time of day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or your choice)
- ¼ cup fresh herbs (such as chives, parsley, or thyme), chopped
- 1 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- Optional: ½ cup diced vegetables (like bell peppers or spinach)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease with cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Fold in shredded cheese and chopped herbs until evenly distributed.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, egg, and melted butter until smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Fold in diced vegetables if using.
- Divide batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Try different cheeses like feta or pepper jack, and herbs like rosemary or basil. Add-ins such as cooked bacon, olives, or sun-dried tomatoes offer extra depth. Great for meal prep and freeze well!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 35mg