Cheesy Pepper Muffins Mix Gift in a Jar

Delight your friends and family with the ultimate homemade gift idea: Cheesy Pepper Muffins Mix in a Jar! This charming DIY recipe not only looks stunning when layered in a glass jar, but it also delivers the perfect balance of savory cheddar goodness and a zesty kick of black pepper in every bite. Made with pantry staples like all-purpose flour, baking powder, and shredded cheddar cheese (opt for freeze-dried for gifting), this easy-to-assemble mix transforms into golden, fluffy muffins in no time. Perfect for food lovers, this thoughtful gift includes easy instructions for whipping up a dozen flavorful muffins, making it ideal for holiday gifting, housewarmings, or simply sharing a cozy treat. Whether enjoyed as a snack, served alongside soups, or paired with a hearty brunch, these cheesy, peppery muffins are destined to impress.

Nutriscore Rating: 48/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon Baking powder
• 1 tablespoon Granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1.5 teaspoons Ground black pepper
• 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese (dried or freeze-dried, optional for gifting)

Directions

Step 1

Layer all the dry ingredients in a 1-quart jar in the following order: all-purpose flour, baking powder, granulated sugar, salt, ground black pepper, and shredded cheddar cheese. Pack each layer down tightly before adding the next to ensure a neat look.

Step 2

Seal the jar tightly with a lid. Decorate the jar with a ribbon, gift tag, or a piece of decorative fabric over the lid, if desired.

Step 3

Include a recipe card with the following instructions for the recipient:

Step 4

- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease the muffin cups.

Step 5

- Pour the contents of the jar into a large mixing bowl and mix well to combine.

Step 6

- In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 cup of milk, 1/3 cup of vegetable oil, and 1 large egg.

Step 7

- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir just until combined. Do not overmix.

Step 8

- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups.

Step 9

- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.

Step 10

- Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 11

Your Cheesy Pepper Muffins are ready to enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(387.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1383.7

Total Fat 38.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 24.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 120mg	0%
Sodium 4432.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 208.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.4g	0%
Total Sugars 13.0g
Protein 53.1g	0%

Vitamin D 24IU	0%
Calcium 847.7mg	0%
Iron 12.5mg	0%
Potassium 380.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 24.9%

Protein: 15.3%

Carbs: 59.8%