Cheese Muffins

These buttery Cheese Muffins transform simple pantry ingredients into a delicious savory treat! They can be served at any meal whether your choose to enjoy them with eggs for breakfast or alongside a hearty beef stew for dinner.

Easy Cheese Muffins Recipe

Simple quick breads like these cheddar muffins are so fun to make! They can be stuffed with a variety of meats and cheeses for an on the go sandwich or simply slathered with butter. I wouldn’t say no to a healthy dollop of pimento cheese! Regardless of how you serve them, they’re flavor and versatility are sure to win over bakers of all skill levels and a tasty alternative to Southern biscuits for supper.

Key ingredients you’ll need to make quick and easy Cheddar Cheese Muffins: (Scroll down for the full printable recipe card.)

• Flour – Self rising flour already has baking powder added so, there’s no need to add more. This will form the base of the batter.
• Liquid – Buttermilk or whole milk adds moisture.
• Butter – Melted butter adds richness.
• Seasonings – Ground mustard, seasoned salt, granulated garlic or garlic powder, onion powder and cayenne pepper.
• Whole Egg – One large egg binds the muffin batter.
• Cheese – Shredded sharp cheddar cheese for the batter and the tops.
• Onion – Green onions for a mild onion flavor.

How to Make the BEST Cheese Muffins Recipe

• Heat Oven and Prepare Muffin Tin – Heat oven to 425°F. Coat the wells of a 12 cup muffin pan with cooking spray.
• Sift Dry Ingredients – Use a whisk to sift together the flour, seasoned salt, ground mustard, granulated garlic or garlic power, onion powder and cayenne.
• Cheddar Cheese and Onion – To the dry ingredients add cheddar cheese and green onions. Toss to coat with flour and evenly distribute.
• Make the Buttermilk Egg Mixture – Whisk milk, butter and egg until fully blended. Add the wet ingredients to the flour mixture, stirring just until evenly moistened.
• Transfer to Pan – Use a scoop or spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups. Sprinkle the tops with the reserved 1/2 cup cheddar cheese.
• Oven – Bake per the cook time in the recipe until golden brown. Serve warm.

Kitchen Equipment to Make Cheese Muffins

• One large mixing bowl, one medium bowl.
• Balloon whisk.
• Cheese grater.
• Measuring cups and measuring spoons.
• Knife and cutting board.
• Medium ice cream scoop.

Recipe Variations, Tips and Substitutions

• Self Rising Flour Substitute – You can use 2 cups of all purpose flour sifted with 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda and 1/4 teaspoon salt in place of self rising flour.
• Cheese – You can use any variety of cheese in the muffin batter that your enjoy. Gruyere cheese, swiss cheese, gouda, monterey jack cheese or pepper jack cheese for spice.
• Butter – You can use 1/4 cup of vegetable oil in place of melted butter.
• Spices – You could use smoked paprika in place of cayenne pepper or add dried Italian herbs to change the flavor profile. 
• Herbs – You can use fresh chives in place of green onions or add fresh thyme, rosemary or parsley to change the flavor profile.
• Buttermilk – You can use half and half or heavy cream in place of buttermilk.
• Grate Your Own Cheese – Cheese that comes pre-shredded in those bags in the dairy section of the grocery store are a terrific timesaver. That said, for the best flavor and moisture, grate your own cheese for these savory muffins.
• Muffin Liners – You may opt to use paper liners to line the cupcake pan in lieu of spraying the pan with cooking spray. I like to bake the muffins, and then place them into liners for serving.  
• How Do You Get High Top Muffins? I used a medium ice cream scoop to divide the batter which gives them a rounded look.

How to Serve Cheese Muffins

• You can enjoy these muffins for breakfast or brunch with eggs, bacon, sausage or ham.
• Enjoy cheese muffins with a bowl of soup, stew or chili.
• Serve as the bread of choice with a crispy green dinner salt or spinach salad topped with chicken or any of your favorite salads.

Storage and Leftovers

• Leftovers – Store baked Cheese Muffins in an airtight container chilled for up to 3 days.
• Reheating – Reheat in single servings in the microwave.
• Freezer – Freeze these easy cheddar muffins in a freezer safe container or wrapped in foil for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge and reheat just before serving.

More Savory Muffin Recipes to Make

• These Cornbread Muffins are perfection with a bowl of pinto beans, chili or soup.
• These Nested Potato Skins made in a muffin pan, are always a hit!
• These Broccoli Cheese Muffins will have the family eating their veggies and loving them!
• Individual serving Meatloaf Muffins frosted with mashed potatoes.
• These Stuffing Muffins are delicious with turkey, chicken, ham or pork.
• Start your morning with these Bacon Egg Muffins.
• Easy Macaroni and Cheese Muffins with bacon.
• Turn leftover mashed potatoes into the Garlic Chive Mashed Potato Puffins.
• Parmesan Chive Muffins from King Arthur Baking.

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Helpful Kitchen Items:

• Muffin and Cupcake Pan
• Mixing Bowls
• Hand Mixer
• Measuring Set