Savory Cheese Muffins Recipe | Dairy Farmers of Manitoba | DFM

Ingredients

• 2 cups (500 mL) all-purpose flour
• 1 Tbsp (15 mL) baking powder
• 1 Tbsp (15 mL) chopped fresh chives or green onions
• 1 tsp (5 mL) dried basil
• 1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt
• 1/4 tsp (1 mL) dried oregano
• 1/4 tsp (1 mL) garlic powder
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) butter, softened
• 1/4 cup (60 mL) granulated sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup (250 mL) milk
• 1 cup (250 mL) shredded Canadian old Cheddar, Gouda or Swiss cheese
• 1 crumbled cooked bacon, diced ham or diced pepperoni
• These muffins are best enjoyed within a day of baking.
• Wrap extra muffins individually in plastic wrap and freeze in an airtight container for up to 1 month.
• Thaw and reheat in the microwave or toaster oven.
• Variation: substitute 2 tbsp (30 mL) chopped fresh basil, 1 tsp (5 mL) chopped fresh oregano, and 1 small clove of garlic, minced, for dried herbs and garlic powder.