Absolutely! Let’s dive into the world of Olive-Cream Cheese Muffins 🧀🫒, a delightful twist on traditional yeast-raised olive bread. This recipe is not only quick and easy to make, but it also has the special approval of my son Jake, who’s almost 3 years old and quite the picky eater. In fact, I sometimes whip up a batch of mini muffins just for him, and they never fail to bring a smile to his face! 😊
Olive-Cream Cheese Muffins
- Prep Time: 12 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Servings: 12 muffins
- Calories: 191.5 per serving
- Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (based on 1 review)
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 6 oz | Cream cheese |
| 1 | Egg |
| 1 cup | Milk |
| 1/4 cup | Olive oil |
| 2 cups | All-purpose flour |
| 2 1/2 tsp | Baking powder |
| 1/4 tsp | Salt |
| 1/2 cup | Black olives, sliced |
Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). This ensures that your muffins will bake to golden perfection!
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Grease the bottoms only of 12 standard-size muffin cups. This will help your muffins release easily after baking.
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In a large bowl, beat together the cream cheese and egg until smooth and creamy. This creates a rich, velvety base for your muffins.
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Gradually stir in the milk and olive oil. This step ensures a moist and tender texture for your muffins.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. This dry mixture will give your muffins the perfect rise and crumb.
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Add the dry mixture to the creamed mixture, stirring until just combined. It’s important not to overmix at this stage to keep your muffins light and fluffy.
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Gently fold in the sliced black olives. These add a burst of savory flavor and a delightful pop of color to your muffins.
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Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling them almost to the top. This ensures nice, rounded muffin tops.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the muffins are light golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Immediately turn the muffins out of the tins onto a wire rack to cool slightly. This helps prevent them from becoming soggy from steam.
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Serve warm and enjoy! These Olive-Cream Cheese Muffins are perfect as a snack, a side dish, or even a light breakfast treat. They also freeze well, so you can always have some on hand for a quick bite.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 191.5
- Fat: 11.4g
- Saturated Fat: 4.4g
- Cholesterol: 36.1mg
- Sodium: 231.1mg
- Carbohydrates: 17.8g
- Fiber: 0.7g
- Sugar: 0.1g
- Protein: 4.5g
These muffins are a hit with kids and adults alike, and they’re a great way to sneak in some extra veggies (in the form of olives)! Feel free to customize the recipe by adding your favorite herbs or spices, or even a sprinkle of grated cheese on top before baking. However you make them, these Olive-Cream Cheese Muffins are sure to become a family favorite in no time! 🌿🧀
