5.0 from 195 votes
Quick Cheese Muffins
These cheesy muffins are quick and easy to make, with no yeast or rise time!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
43 mins
Servings: 12 muffins
Calories: 183 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Appetizer , Snacks , Bread , Baked Goods
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ¼ cup cold butter
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1 green onion finely chopped
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a muffin tray.
- Whisk all dry ingredients in a medium bowl except for the sugar.
- Using a pastry cutter or a fork, cut in butter. Stir in cheeses and green onion.
- In a separate bowl, whisk eggs until foamy. Add milk and sugar.
- Add wet ingredients to the dry mixture and stir just until moistened, do not overmix.
- Pour into the prepared muffin tray and bake for 16-18 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
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Notes
- Ensure butter is cold. Add the add-ins to the flour mixture, this helps keep them from sinking to the bottom of the muffins.Ensure you use sharp cheddar for the best flavor. Mix wet and dry ingredients just until combined.Do not overbake.
Nutrition Information
Calories
183
(9%)
Carbohydrates
21g
(7%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
49mg
(16%)
Sodium
223mg
(9%)
Potassium
211mg
(6%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
316IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
169mg
(17%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12muffins
Amount Per Serving
Calories 183
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 183 | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 49mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 223mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 211mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 316IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 169mg | 17% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.