Description
Hearty savoury breakfast muffins bring Mediterranean charm to morning meals, packed with herbs, cheese, and sun-kissed vegetables. Breakfast champions will savor these delightful morsels that promise delicious nutrition and effortless enjoyment.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, feta, or your choice)
- 1/2 cup chopped vegetables (spinach, bell peppers, or onions)
- 1/2 cup cooked and crumbled sausage or bacon (optional)
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Liquid Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup melted butter or olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 375F (190C). Arrange paper liners or apply cooking spray to a muffin tin.
- Create a dry mixture by combining flour, baking powder, salt, and black pepper in a spacious mixing bowl. Gently incorporate shredded cheese, diced vegetables, and pre-cooked protein.
- Whisk eggs thoroughly in a separate container. Introduce milk and melted butter, blending until smooth and uniform.
- Merge wet and dry ingredients by pouring liquid mixture into flour blend. Stir minimally, ensuring ingredients are just integrated; slight lumps are acceptable.
- Distribute batter evenly into muffin compartments, filling each cavity approximately two-thirds full to allow rising space.
- Transfer tin to preheated oven. Bake for 20-25 minutes until surfaces transform to golden brown and a testing skewer emerges cleanly when inserted into muffin center.
- Allow muffins to rest in tin for several minutes, then carefully transfer to wire cooling rack. Let them reach room temperature before serving for optimal texture and flavor development.
Notes
- Customize vegetables based on seasonal availability or personal preference, ensuring vibrant flavor combinations.
- Swap meats with vegetarian alternatives like tofu, tempeh, or additional roasted vegetables for diverse dietary needs.
- Use room temperature ingredients to help achieve a smoother, more consistent muffin texture and even baking.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like sharp cheddar, feta, or goat cheese to create unique flavor profiles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg