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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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease the tin with butter.
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.
In a large mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and ground black pepper.
Melt the butter in a small saucepan or microwave and let it cool slightly.
Grate the cheddar cheese and add it to the dry ingredients, reserving a small handful for sprinkling on top of the muffins.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, and melted butter until well combined.
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, gently folding with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
Fold in the caramelized onions, distributing them evenly throughout the batter.
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.
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.
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
Calories |
2246 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 113.0 g | 145% | |
| Saturated Fat | 55.9 g | 280% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 468 mg | 156% | |
| Sodium | 3372 mg | 147% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 234.3 g | 85% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.8 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.8 g | ||
| Protein | 69.3 g | 139% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.2 mcg | 21% | |
| Calcium | 949 mg | 73% | |
| Iron | 12.9 mg | 72% | |
| Potassium | 1279 mg | 27% | |
*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.
