Chive & Cheddar Muffins
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 12 muffins
Calories: 185 kcal
Ingredients
- 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 Tbsp. baking powder
- 1/2 tsp. baking soda
- 1 tsp. granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
- 3/4 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp. black pepper
- 1-1/4 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 1/3 cup canola oil
- 2 tbsp melted butter slightly cooled
- 1-1/4 cups sharp cheddar cheese freshly grated
- 1/4 cup finely chopped chives
Optional toppings
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Sea salt flakes
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400 degrees F and lightly grease 2-cup muffin tin.
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In large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, granulated sugar, garlic powder, kosher salt and black pepper.
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In separate bowl, whisk buttermilk, eggs, canola oil and melted butter until smooth and fully combined.
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Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients. Fold gently with spatula just until no dry pockets remain.
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Gently fold in cheddar and chives, stopping as soon as they’re evenly distributed.
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Divide batter evenly among 12 cups until each cup is nearly full. Sprinkle tops with extra cheddar and pinch of flaky salt, if desired.
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Bake at 400 degrees F 5 minutes, then reduce oven to 375 degrees F and continue baking 12-15 minutes, until tops are lightly golden and toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
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Let muffins cool in pan 5 minutes, then transfer to cooling rack.
Recipe Notes
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Nutrition Facts
Chive & Cheddar Muffins
Amount Per Serving (1 muffin)
Calories 185
Calories from Fat 108
% Daily Value*
Fat 12g18%
Saturated Fat 3g15%
Trans Fat 0.1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 5g
Cholesterol 40mg13%
Sodium 574mg24%
Potassium 173mg5%
Carbohydrates 16g5%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 5g10%
Vitamin A 216IU4%
Vitamin C 0.5mg1%
Calcium 120mg12%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.