Savory Zucchini & Cheese Muffins
These Savory Zucchini & Cheese Muffins are a delightful twist on traditional baking, combining wholesome zucchini with rich, melty cheese. In just 15 minutes of prep and 20 minutes of baking, you’ll have golden, tender muffins that are perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour 12½oz/355g
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 ½ cups whole milk 12floz/360ml, at room temperature
- ½ cup butter 4oz/115g, melted
- 2 large eggs at room temperature
- 2 cups zucchini 10oz/284g, grated
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese 3oz/85g, grated
- ½ cup feta cheese 1½oz/43g, crumbled
- 2 scallions finely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the milk, butter, and eggs and then stir into the dry ingredients until only a few lumps remain.
- Add the zucchini, cheddar, feta, and scallions and fold in until just combined.
- Divide evenly among the muffin cups and bake for 15-20 minutes, until golden on top and a skewer inserted into the middle comes out clean.
- Let cool in the muffin tin for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Enjoy as-is!! Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Rewarm for about 30 seconds in the microwave or in a 250°F (120°C) oven for about 10 minutes.
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