Cottage Cheese and Cheddar Muffins
Elevate your snack game with these savory Cottage Cheese and Cheddar Muffins, a delightful twist on traditional baked goods. Packed with protein-rich cottage cheese and sharp cheddar, these muffins boast a tender, moist interior with a cheesy, flavorful punch in every bite. Lightly seasoned with a hint of chives for an optional pop of freshness, they make the perfect companion to soups, salads, or as a grab-and-go breakfast. Ready in just 35 minutes, these easy-to-make muffins require basic pantry staples and no fancy equipment, making them an ideal recipe for busy home cooks. Whether you serve them warm with a pat of butter or straight from the cooling rack, these muffins are the savory treat you didn't know you needed!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 0.25 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
- 1 cup plain cottage cheese
- 0.25 cup whole milk
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a standard muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease it with cooking spray.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar until well combined.
In another bowl, beat the eggs and mix in the melted butter, cottage cheese, and milk until smooth.
Fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients using a spatula, mixing gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Add the shredded cheddar cheese and chives (if using) to the batter, and fold them in until evenly distributed.
Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
Remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve warm or at room temperature. These muffins are perfect on their own or with a dollop of butter.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1976 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 108.3 g | 139% | |
| Saturated Fat | 63.6 g | 318% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 672 mg | 224% | |
| Sodium | 4922 mg | 214% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 163.8 g | 60% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.0 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.3 g | ||
| Protein | 88.3 g | 177% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 mcg | 14% | |
| Calcium | 1175 mg | 90% | |
| Iron | 10.5 mg | 58% | |
| Potassium | 691 mg | 15% | |
*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.
