Cheddar Cheese Muffins
These golden morsels explode with melty sharp cheddar, smoky jalapenos, and tangy queso fresco. Farmhouse eggs® and creamy yogurt keep them moist and fluffy, while a hint of sweetness balances the fire. Whip up a batch in under 30 minutes for a perfect brunch, snack, or picnic companion!
Ingredients
Cooking Instructions
step 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line the muffin pan with muffin liners.
step 2
In a medium bowl, sift together All-Purpose Flour (2 cups), All-Purpose Flour (2 Tbsp), Baking Powder (1 tsp), Baking Soda (1/2 tsp) and Salt (1/2 tsp). Set aside the flour mixture.
step 3
In a large mixing bowl, cream Unsalted Butter (4 Tbsp) and Granulated Sugar (4 Tbsp) until fluffy and creamy. Add Plain Yogurt (1 cup) and mix until combined followed by Farmhouse Eggs® Large Brown Eggs (2).
step 4
Add the sifted flour and mix gently to incorporate without any flour streaks remaining. Fold in diced Jalapeño Peppers (2), Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese (1 1/2 cups) and Queso Fresco (1/2 cup) until well combined. The dough will be sticky.
step 5
Divide the dough between each lined muffin well until top and level with a spatula. Bake for 15 - 20 minutes until golden color.
step 6
Let the muffins cool for 5 minutes in the pan and serve warm with butter or honey.
