These cheese muffins are bursting with cheddar-y goodness and spinach-y surprises, ready to conquer your mornings, afternoons or whenever you need a pick-me-up. Whip up a batch in a flash. It’s really just as easy as tossing everything together and baking until golden. Plus, they're a genius way to get some extra greens in your diet. (Bonus: They're super versatile, so add your favorite veggies and cheese.)
Spicy Spinach & Cheese Muffins
- 3 cups King Arthur Baking Company All Purpose Flour
- 3 tsp. baking powder
- 1/2 tsp. baking soda
- 1 tsp. Himalayan pink salt
- 3 tsp. onion powder
- 3 tsp. garlic powder
- 3 tsp. dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp. turmeric powder (optional)
- 1 tsp. black pepper
- 1-1/4 cup milk of choice
- 1 tsp. apple cider vinegar
- 2 eggs (whisked)
- 5 Tbsp. ghee clarified butter (or grass-fed butter, melted)
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese (white or yellow, grated)
- 1 jalapeño (diced)
- 2-3 stalks scallions or chives (diced)
- 1 bag (5 oz.) fresh spinach, blanched and chopped
Optional
- Drizzle honey
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line 12 wells of muffin pan/pans with paper liners.
- To blanch spinach, place leaves into pot of boiling water for 1 minute. Remove leaves and transfer to bowl of ice water. Drain and squeeze any remaining water out with hands.
- In bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, black pepper and optional turmeric. Mix well.
- In second bowl, combine milk, whisked eggs, vinegar and melted butter. Mix well.
- Pour wet mixture into dry mixture and mix well until thick batter forms. (Note: Do not overmix.)
- Fold in grated cheddar cheese, chopped blanched spinach, diced jalapeños and scallions/chives.
- Into muffin pan, scoop equal portions of batter into 12 wells.
- If desired, top with drizzle of honey before baking. (Note: Feel free to add more spices, scallions, spinach or red chili flakes on top before baking.)
- Bake 25-30 minutes, until golden and toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool on rack. Serve as is or with butter and/or honey.
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