New Zealand · Baking

Cheese Muffins

Savoury muffins with grated cheddar and a pinch of mustard, baked until golden. Makes 12 in 30 minutes.

Not yet ratedThis recipe has no ratings yet 30 min total Serves 12 servings Easy
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What Goes With It

  • Soup
  • Butter
  • Salad
  • Cup of tea

How to Cook Cheese Muffins

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  1. Heat the oven to 200°C / 390°F (180°C / 355°F fan) and line a 12-hole muffin tin.

  2. Mix the flour, salt, mustard powder, paprika and 130 g of the cheese in a bowl.

  3. Whisk the eggs, milk and melted butter, pour into the dry mix and stir with a few strokes until just combined.

  4. Fill the cases, scatter with the remaining cheese and bake for 20 minutes until golden and risen.

Worth Knowing Before You Cook

Stop mixing while the batter is still lumpy.

Check one with a skewer at 18 minutes.

Add chopped spring onions or ham for a fuller muffin.

Changing the Recipe

  • No self-raising flour to hand? Use the same weight of plain flour plus 2 teaspoons of baking powder per 150 g.

Keeping What's Left

Keep in an airtight tin for up to 2 days. Freezes for up to 2 months.

Questions and Answers

How long does Cheese Muffins take to make?

About 30 minutes in total — 10 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking. The recipe serves 12.

What are the key tips for making Cheese Muffins?

Stop mixing while the batter is still lumpy. Check one with a skewer at 18 minutes. Add chopped spring onions or ham for a fuller muffin.

What should I serve with Cheese Muffins?

Soup; Butter; Salad; Cup of tea.

Can Cheese Muffins be made ahead or frozen?

Keep in an airtight tin for up to 2 days. Freezes for up to 2 months.

Is Cheese Muffins suitable for a special diet?

This recipe is vegetarian and no added sugar. Those labels are checked against the ingredient list, so a dish is only marked when nothing in it contradicts the claim.

How many calories are in Cheese Muffins?

About 215 kcal per serving, with 8 g protein, 21 g carbohydrate and 11 g fat. The figures are calculated from the ingredient list and are an estimate.

Nutrition per Serving

Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.

215Calories
8gProtein
21gCarbs
11gFat
1gFibre
1gSugar
220mgSodium

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