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!
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Recipe Information
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)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease it lightly.
Peel and finely dice the sweet onions.
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.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and granulated sugar.
In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, then mix in the buttermilk and the remaining 2 tablespoons of melted butter.
Slowly add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
Fold in the caramelized onions, shredded Parmesan cheese, and fresh thyme leaves (if using).
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
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.
Let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy the sweet and savory goodness!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2261 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 108.2 g | 139% | |
| Saturated Fat | 48.5 g | 242% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 563 mg | 188% | |
| Sodium | 4990 mg | 217% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 265.6 g | 97% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.7 g | 42% | |
| Total Sugars | 65.3 g | ||
| Protein | 64.9 g | 130% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.2 mcg | 26% | |
| Calcium | 891 mg | 69% | |
| Iron | 13.8 mg | 77% | |
| Potassium | 1176 mg | 25% | |
*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.
