Cheese and Onion Muffins
Savor the irresistible blend of savory flavors with these cheese and onion muffins, a perfect pairing of caramelized onions and sharp cheddar cheese baked to golden perfection. These fluffy, melt-in-your-mouth muffins are ideal for brunch spreads, quick snacks, or as a flavorful side dish for soups and salads. Featuring simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, unsalted butter, and baking powder, along with the charm of sautéed onions and freshly grated cheddar, this recipe is quick to make with just 20 minutes of prep and 20 minutes of baking. Each bite delivers a balance of rich, cheesy goodness and a subtle hint of black pepper, topped off with a golden, cheesy crust. Serve them warm for the ultimate comfort food experience!
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Ingredients
- 250 grams All-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground black pepper
- 50 grams Unsalted butter
- 1 medium Yellow onion
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 150 grams Cheddar cheese
- 250 milliliters Whole milk
- 1 large Egg
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease the tin with butter.
Step 2
In a medium skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Finely chop the onion and sauté in the oil until golden brown and caramelized, about 8-10 minutes. Set aside to cool slightly.
Step 3
In a large mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and ground black pepper.
Step 4
Melt the butter in a small saucepan or microwave and let it cool slightly.
Step 5
Grate the cheddar cheese and add it to the dry ingredients, reserving a small handful for sprinkling on top of the muffins.
Step 6
In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, and melted butter until well combined.
Step 7
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, gently folding with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
Step 8
Fold in the caramelized onions, distributing them evenly throughout the batter.
Step 9
Divide the batter equally among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full. Sprinkle the reserved grated cheese on top of each muffin.
Step 10
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the muffins are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Step 11
Remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely or serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (900.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2246.5 |
| Total Fat 113.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 55.9g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 3.6g | |
| Cholesterol 467.8mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3372.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 234.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 8.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 17.8g | |
| Protein 69.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 167.2IU | 0% |
| Calcium 949.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 12.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1279.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories