Savory Cheese Herb Muffins (Printable)

Moist, fluffy muffins packed with cheese, herbs, and fresh vegetables perfect for snacking or brunch.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Cheese & Vegetables

06 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
07 - 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
08 - 1/2 cup diced red or yellow bell pepper
09 - 1/2 cup chopped baby spinach
10 - 2 tablespoons chopped chives or green onions

→ Wet Ingredients

11 - 2 large eggs
12 - 1 cup whole milk
13 - 1/3 cup olive oil
14 - 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease thoroughly.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and black pepper.
03 - Add shredded cheddar, crumbled feta, diced bell pepper, chopped spinach, and chives to the dry mixture. Toss gently to coat evenly.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, whole milk, olive oil, and plain Greek yogurt until smooth.
05 - Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients bowl. Stir gently until just combined, ensuring not to overmix.
06 - Divide the batter evenly into muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
07 - Bake for 22 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
08 - Let muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely or serve warm.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • These muffins are packed with mix-ins that surprise your taste buds with every bite like a little secret shared over coffee
  • They master the balance of moist and fluffy so you feel like you nailed something impressive in no time
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  • Don’t skip the gentle mixing step—the batter should remain lumpy because overmixing makes muffins tough
  • Coating the add-ins with flour keeps them from sinking straight to the bottom which keeps each bite balanced
03 -
  • Use freshly grated cheese for better melting and flavor than pre-shredded alternatives
  • A splash of olive oil adds richness and keeps crumb tender

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