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🧀 Cheddar Cheese Muffins Recipe 🧁

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These Cheddar Cheese Muffins are savory, cheesy, and perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a side dish to soup or salad. They’re easy to make and packed with sharp cheddar flavor that will leave everyone wanting more!

📋 Ingredients:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour 🌾
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder 🌿
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt 🧂
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 🌶️
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional) 🌰
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese 🧀
  • 1 large egg 🥚
  • 1 cup milk 🥛
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted 🧈
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives or parsley (optional) 🌿

📝 Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven:

  1. Preheat your oven:
    • Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease the cups.

2. Prepare the Dry Ingredients:

  1. Mix the dry ingredients:
    • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder (if using).
  2. Add the cheese:
    • Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and chopped herbs (if using) until well distributed throughout the flour mixture.

3. Prepare the Wet Ingredients:

  1. Mix the wet ingredients:
    • In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, and melted butter until smooth.

4. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:

  1. Mix the batter:
    • Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring just until combined. Be careful not to overmix; the batter should be slightly lumpy.

5. Fill the Muffin Tin:

  1. Fill the muffin cups:
    • Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full.

6. Bake the Muffins:

  1. Bake:
    • Bake in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes, or until the muffins are golden brown on top and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  2. Cool:
    • Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

7. Serve:

  1. Serve warm:
    • Enjoy these cheesy muffins warm, slathered with butter, or as a side to your favorite meal.

⏱️ Preparation Time: 10 minutes
⏱️ Cooking Time: 18-22 minutes
⏱️ Total Time: 30-35 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 12 muffins
🔥 Calories: Approximately 150-180 kcal per muffin

These Cheddar Cheese Muffins are the perfect savory snack or accompaniment to soups and stews, packed with cheesy goodness and a hint of herbs! 🧁🧀