Easy Garlic Cheddar Cheese Muffins Recipe

These delicious and filling Cheese Muffins are packed full of shredded cheese and finished off with a savory garlic butter sauce. The perfect side to any meal!

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When it comes to baked breads and muffins, I’m all for it. I usually try to serve a bread side with all of our meals and these Cheese Muffins are one of our favorite.

They are literally the easiest muffin to whip up ever. With minimal ingredients, you really can’t go wrong at all, plus you can change up the cheese if you like.

I especially love muffins because you really don’t expect them to be savory, but trust me when I say savory muffins are one of the best things ever created.

The cheese really makes these, but let’s not forget that awesome garlic butter sauce that it is brushed with right after it is done baking. 

Just talking about those flavors makes my mouth water! There are certain recipes that get me every time.

You really can’t go wrong when these grace your dinner table. There are hardly any left when we make these, we have a habit to snack on them throughout the day.

Which is perfectly fine because you can eat these cheese muffins any time you want, as is, with a meal, or if you want a midnight snack!

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• WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS:
• INGREDIENTS NEEDED (SCROLL TO THE BOTTOM OF THIS POST FOR THE FULL RECIPE CARD):
• HOW TO MAKE CHEESE MUFFINS:
• FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS RECIPE:
• CAN I USE OTHER CHEESE?
• CAN I ADD ANYTHING TO THESE?
• ANY ADDITIONS?
• ANY SUBSTITUTIONS?
• HOW TO STORE:
• DANA’S TIPS AND TRICKS:
• Easy Garlic Cheddar Cheese Muffins Recipe

1. Pantry staple ingredients help these come together.
2. You can switch to any cheese that you like!
3. Doubling this recipe is highly encouraged!

• All-purpose flour
• Granulated sugar
• Baking powder
• Fine sea salt
• Sharp cheddar cheese
• Whole milk
• Egg
• Unsalted butter
• Garlic powder
• Onion powder
• Dried parsley

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1. Preheat the oven to 375°F degrees.
2. Spray a muffin tin with baking spray, brush the spray around with a pastry brush to make sure it is evenly coated, set aside.
3. Whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
4. Stir in cheese.
5. Whisk together the egg, milk, and butter in a separate bowl.
6. Pour the wet mixture over the dry mixture and stir until combined.
7. Evenly distribute the batter between the sections of the muffin tin.
8. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown on top.
9. Mix the butter, garlic powder, salt, onion powder, and parsley until combined.
10. While the muffins are still hot out of the oven, brush them evenly with the butter mixture, use it all! Take the muffins out and serve warm.

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CAN I USE OTHER CHEESE?

Absolutely, we love the taste of sharp cheddar in these as it really lets the cheese shine through, but you can use any of your favorite cheeses such as:

• Mild Cheddar
• Pepper Jack
• Monterey Jack
• Colby Jack
• Muenster
• Parmesan

CAN I ADD ANYTHING TO THESE?

These Garlic Cheese Muffins are a great recipe to add some additional ingredients if you want to.

Some of the ones that we have added in before include ham, bacon, jalapeno, etc.

Whatever you think would go great with the garlic and cheese flavor would be a perfect addition to this muffin recipe.

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ANY ADDITIONS?

I love these as a quick snack or a side dish. Throw a thing or two in from this list and make the recipe your own!

• Bacon Bits: Add crispy bacon bits to the dry ingredients for a smoky flavor.
• Green Onions: Finely chopped green onions can be mixed into the muffin batter for a fresh taste.
• Sour Cream: Stir in a dollop of sour cream to the wet ingredients for extra moisture.
• Jalapeños: Dice up jalapeños for a spicy kick in your savoury muffins.
• Parmesan Cheese: Sprinkle grated parmesan cheese on top before baking for a cheesy crust.
• Fresh Chives: Mix fresh chives into the batter for added herbiness.
• Sun-Dried Tomatoes: Chop and add sun-dried tomatoes to the flour mixture for a tangy twist.
• Black Pepper: A pinch of black pepper enhances the flavor of these cheddar muffins.
• Olives: Sliced olives can be a tasty addition to these savory muffins.
• Garlic Powder: Add a little garlic powder to the dry ingredients for extra garlic flavor.

ANY SUBSTITUTIONS?

For best results, try something new! Let me know in the comments how it turns out for you.

• Cheddar Cheese: Swap out for mozzarella cheese or a combination of cheeses for different flavors.
• All-Purpose Flour: Use almond flour for a lower carb count and gluten-free option.
• Whole Milk: Substitute with vegetable oil or olive oil for a denser muffin.
• Unsalted Butter: Replace with melted butter or coconut oil in equal amounts.
• Fine Sea Salt: Use kosher salt if that’s what you have on hand.
• Egg: Substitute with a flax egg (1 tablespoon ground flaxseed + 3 tablespoons water) for a vegan option.

Stored in an airtight container or ziptop bag these will keep at room temperature for up to 2-3 days.

These can also be frozen. Let muffins fully cool then place in a freezer bag and they should keep in the freezer for up to 2-3 months. Let defrost at room temperature.

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Want that perfect bread side dish or just something to have around to munch on?

These Cheese Muffins are one recipe you need to try.

If you’ve tried these CHEESE MUFFINS let me know in the comments how it turned out! You can follow me over on PINTEREST, INSTAGRAM OR FACEBOOK to find some more of our mouthwatering recipes!