Sweet Onion Muffins

Elevate your baking game with these irresistible Sweet Onion Muffins, a delightful fusion of sweet and savory flavors sure to captivate your taste buds. Featuring caramelized sweet onions, velvety Parmesan cheese, and a touch of fresh thyme, these muffins are the perfect companion to soups, salads, or your morning coffee. Made with a tender buttermilk base and a golden, lightly crisp top, they strike the perfect balance between indulgence and comfort. With just 20 minutes of prep time, these savory muffins are easy to whip up and offer a gourmet twist on classic baked goods. Perfect for brunch, snacks, or even as a side for dinner, these sweet onion muffins are bound to make an impression at your table!

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 medium Sweet onions
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons Baking soda
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 3 tablespoons Granulated sugar
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 cup Buttermilk
• 0.5 cup Shredded Parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon Fresh thyme leaves (optional)

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Peel and finely dice the sweet onions.

Step 3

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the diced onions and cook, stirring occasionally, for 10-15 minutes or until the onions are caramelized and golden brown. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and granulated sugar.

Step 5

In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, then mix in the buttermilk and the remaining 2 tablespoons of melted butter.

Step 6

Slowly add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.

Step 7

Fold in the caramelized onions, shredded Parmesan cheese, and fresh thyme leaves (if using).

Step 8

Divide the batter evenly between the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the tops are golden and a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.

Step 10

Let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 11

Serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy the sweet and savory goodness!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1063.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2261.4

Total Fat 108.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 48.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.1g
Cholesterol 562.8mg	0%
Sodium 4990.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 265.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.7g	0%
Total Sugars 65.3g
Protein 64.9g	0%

Vitamin D 208.9IU	0%
Calcium 891.0mg	0%
Iron 13.8mg	0%
Potassium 1175.5mg	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: 42.4%

Protein: 11.3%

Carbs: 46.3%