Description
Savory Cottage Cheese Muffins are a delightful treat that combines fluffy texture with cheesy goodness. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or light lunches, these muffins burst with flavor and are sure to become a family favorite. Whether enjoyed warm or at room temperature, they offer a versatile option that can be customized with your favorite herbs and ingredients, making them both delicious and memorable.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh chives (chopped)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a muffin tin or use paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs and milk until frothy. Stir in the cottage cheese and shredded cheese until combined.
- Gently fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients using a spatula until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped chives for added flavor.
- Spoon the batter into the muffin tin, filling each cup two-thirds full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown on top. Let cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (80g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 55mg