Sharp cheddar requires 2+ years aging to develop crystals that create those perfect salty pockets in muffins.
Cheddar Muffins
Indulge in the delightful fluffiness of our Cheddar Cheese Muffins, where every bite bursts with savory goodness! Crafted with sharp cheddar and a hint of buttermilk, these muffins are the ultimate companion for breakfast, brunch, or a cozy dinner. Whip up a batch and elevate any meal with their irresistible cheesy charm!
Prep
5
min
Cook
25
min
Serves
12
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 12🥛Dairy & Eggs(4)
- 6 tablespoons (85 g) butter, melted (84 g)Can substitute with cooking oil or coconut oil.
- 2 1/2 cups (282.5 g) grated Cheddar cheese (600 ml)Freshly grated cheese preferred.
- 1 large (50 g) egg
- 1 cup (227 g) milk (240 ml)optionalCan use plant-based or dairy-free milk.
🫙Pantry Staples(3)
- 1 tablespoon (12 g) baking powder (15 ml)
- 2 cups (240 g) all-purpose flour (250 g)
- 1 tablespoon (12 g) sugar (15 ml)optionalCan use a sugar substitute suitable for baking or omit.
🧂Spices & Seasonings(1)
- 1/2 teaspoon (1 g) kosher salt (2.5 ml)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400º F. Lightly spray muffin tin with baking spray and set aside.
- 2
Whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
- 3
Add the shredded cheese and gently toss together with the flour mixture.
- 4
Stir together the egg, milk, and melted butter in another small bowl.
- 5
Pour the egg mixture into the flour mixture and stir until just combined.
- 6
Spoon the cheese muffin mixture into the prepared muffin pan.
- 7
Bake until golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Serve warm.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Toss shredded cheddar with 1-2 tablespoons of flour before folding into batter to prevent cheese from sinking during baking due to density differences.technique1-2 tablespoons flour
- ✓Mix wet and dry ingredients only until just combined (10-15 gentle folds) because overmixing develops gluten strands, creating tough, dense muffins instead of tender ones.technique10-15 folds
- ✓Use aged sharp cheddar (6+ months) rather than mild because aging concentrates flavor compounds and reduces moisture content by 2-3%, preventing soggy muffins.ingredient6+ months aging
- ✓Fill muffin cups 2/3 full (about 1/4 cup batter each) to allow proper rise without overflow, as cheese adds weight that affects normal expansion ratios.technique2/3 full, 1/4 cup
- ✓Start baking at 425°F for first 5 minutes, then reduce to 375°F to create initial steam lift while preventing cheese from burning on top.timing425°F 5 minutes, then 375°F
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Prep
5
min
Cook
25
min
Serves
12
people
Level
beginner
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Sharp cheddar requires 2+ years aging to develop crystals that create those perfect salty pockets in muffins.
Cheddar Muffins
Indulge in the delightful fluffiness of our Cheddar Cheese Muffins, where every bite bursts with savory goodness! Crafted with sharp cheddar and a hint of buttermilk, these muffins are the ultimate companion for breakfast, brunch, or a cozy dinner. Whip up a batch and elevate any meal with their irresistible cheesy charm!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 12🥛Dairy & Eggs(4)
- 6 tablespoons (85 g) butter, melted (84 g)Can substitute with cooking oil or coconut oil.
- 2 1/2 cups (282.5 g) grated Cheddar cheese (600 ml)Freshly grated cheese preferred.
- 1 large (50 g) egg
- 1 cup (227 g) milk (240 ml)optionalCan use plant-based or dairy-free milk.
🫙Pantry Staples(3)
- 1 tablespoon (12 g) baking powder (15 ml)
- 2 cups (240 g) all-purpose flour (250 g)
- 1 tablespoon (12 g) sugar (15 ml)optionalCan use a sugar substitute suitable for baking or omit.
🧂Spices & Seasonings(1)
- 1/2 teaspoon (1 g) kosher salt (2.5 ml)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400º F. Lightly spray muffin tin with baking spray and set aside.
- 2
Whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
- 3
Add the shredded cheese and gently toss together with the flour mixture.
- 4
Stir together the egg, milk, and melted butter in another small bowl.
- 5
Pour the egg mixture into the flour mixture and stir until just combined.
- 6
Spoon the cheese muffin mixture into the prepared muffin pan.
- 7
Bake until golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Serve warm.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Toss shredded cheddar with 1-2 tablespoons of flour before folding into batter to prevent cheese from sinking during baking due to density differences.technique1-2 tablespoons flour
- ✓Mix wet and dry ingredients only until just combined (10-15 gentle folds) because overmixing develops gluten strands, creating tough, dense muffins instead of tender ones.technique10-15 folds
- ✓Use aged sharp cheddar (6+ months) rather than mild because aging concentrates flavor compounds and reduces moisture content by 2-3%, preventing soggy muffins.ingredient6+ months aging
- ✓Fill muffin cups 2/3 full (about 1/4 cup batter each) to allow proper rise without overflow, as cheese adds weight that affects normal expansion ratios.technique2/3 full, 1/4 cup
- ✓Start baking at 425°F for first 5 minutes, then reduce to 375°F to create initial steam lift while preventing cheese from burning on top.timing425°F 5 minutes, then 375°F