Cheese and Pepper Muffins Recipe
🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes
🕒 Cook Time: 20 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 30 minutes
🥖 Recipe Category: Quick Breads
🔍 Keywords: Breads, Grains, Cheese, High In…, Christmas, < 30 Mins, Oven, Inexpensive
🔪 Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
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| 2 1/2 | cups flour |
| 1/4 | cup yellow cornmeal |
| 1/4 | cup sugar |
| 1 | teaspoon baking powder |
| 1 | teaspoon baking soda |
| 1/2 | teaspoon salt |
| 1/4 | cup parmesan cheese |
| 1/2 | cup dry buttermilk |
| 1/3 | cup chopped green onion |
| 1 | tablespoon dried red pepper flakes |
| 2 | eggs |
| 1 1/2 | cups water |
| 2 | tablespoons vegetable oil |
🔥 Instructions:
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For a nice gift, put the dry mix in a pretty container.
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Attach the recipe card with the following directions, or just use the directions to make them for yourself:
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Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease muffin tins or line with paper liners.
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In a large bowl, combine the flour, yellow cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, parmesan cheese, dry buttermilk, chopped green onion, and dried red pepper flakes.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, water, and vegetable oil.
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Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients mixture. Pour the wet ingredients into the well.
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Stir the ingredients together just until moistened. Do not overmix.
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Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tins, filling each about 3/4 full.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the muffins are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Remove the muffins from the oven and from the pan immediately.
🍽️ Serving Suggestions:
These cheese and pepper muffins are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a snack any time of the day. Serve them warm with butter or cream cheese for extra indulgence.
📝 Note:
You can customize these muffins by adding other ingredients such as cooked bacon, diced jalapeños, or shredded cheddar cheese for extra flavor.
These muffins also make a great homemade gift. Simply layer the dry ingredients in a jar, attach the recipe card, and decorate with a festive ribbon for a thoughtful present.
Enjoy these cheesy and spicy muffins with your family or share them with friends during the holidays for a delicious treat that everyone will love!
