Cheese muffins
Enjoy these soft and cheesy muffins, perfect for breakfast or a snack, or just because.
Ingredients
 | 2 cups of all-purpose flour or whole wheat flour. |
 | 1/2 cup of milk |
 | 2 cups of any sort of grated hard cheese, such as gruyère, parmesan, cheddar, emmental, etc |
Spices and flavoring herbs:
 | 1/4 cup of olive oil |
 | 1 tablespoon of dried coriander |
 | 1/4 cup butter |
 | 1.5 sachets (1 tablespoon) of baking powder. (This is leavening agent, you may not need it if you are using self-rising flour.) |
 | (Optional) pinch of piment d’espelette or cayenne pepper |
 | Pinch of salt and pepper |
How to make these cheese muffins
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Melt the butter in a large microwave-safe bowl.
- Whisk in the milk and eggs using a mixer until fully combined.
- Add flour, salt, pepper, and baking powder, then mix until smooth and creamy.
- Stir in the remaining ingredients, along with the cheese and olive oil, until evenly distributed.
- Grease a muffin tray with butter or olive oil to prevent sticking.
- Pour the mixture into the muffin tray, filling each section evenly.
- Bake for 45 minutes at 180°C (350°F), until the tops are lightly golden.
- Serve slightly warm or at room temperature.
You are going to love these cheese muffins, perfect for breakfast, snacks, or even alongside a soup and salad.
These fluffy muffins are packed with flavor, and you can customize them with herbs, spices, or even add extras like bacon or jalapeños for a little kick.
Quick and easy to make, serve them warm for the best gooey, cheesy goodness!
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Equipment
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 2 cups of flour
- 2 cups of grated cheese eg. gruyère, emmental or feta
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup of milk
- 1/4 cup of olive oil
- 1.5 sachets of baking powder (1 tablespoon)
- pinch of salt and pepper
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 tablespoon of dried coriander
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180C (350F).
- Melt the butter in a large bowl in the microwave.
- Blend in the milk and eggs with a mixer into the bowl.
- Add flour, salt, pepper, and baking powder and mix it all together into a smooth and creamy texture.
- Stir in the ingredients along with the cheese and olive oil to the mixture.
- Grease the muffin baking tray with some olive oil or butter, so that the cake does not stick.
- Transfer the mixture to the baking tray and put in the oven for 45 minutes at 180C (350F) until the top is lightly browned.
- Serve slightly warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition
Please note: We are not certified nutritionists and these estimates written and produced for entertainment purposes only.
What to serve with it?
If you are having these cheese muffins for breakfast, serve them with a cup of tea/coffee and yogurt for a quick and healthy breakfast. You can also serve them with a smoothie or freshly pressed orange juice.
How to store it?
Let the cheese muffins cool before you place them in an airtight container designed for the freezer, and you should be good to go, for about a month or so.
When ready to eat, thaw the cheese muffins in a refrigerator overnight and bake at 350ºF (175°C) for about 20 minutes until warm.
