Best 7 Cheddar Onion Muffins Recipes

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Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with a delightful journey into the world of cheddar onion muffins! These savory muffins combine the irresistible flavors of sharp cheddar cheese and aromatic onions to create a culinary masterpiece that is sure to impress. Whether you're hosting a brunch, planning a picnic, or simply craving a comforting snack, cheddar onion muffins are the perfect choice. Their golden-brown exterior, tender crumb, and symphony of flavors will turn any occasion into a memorable one. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on this delightful culinary adventure!

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CHEDDAR MUFFINS



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A moist, cheesy muffin studded with sweet red pepper and green onions is so satisfying during the winter months. I recommend making a double batch because these disappear in a flash! -Maria Morelli, Kelowna, British Columbia

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield about 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 large egg, room temperature
1-1/2 cups buttermilk
1/3 cup canola oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
4 green onions, sliced
1/2 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper
2 tablespoons finely chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, patted dry
1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, Italian seasoning, baking soda and salt. In another bowl, whisk egg, buttermilk, oil and garlic until blended. Add to flour mixture; stir just until moistened. Fold in cheddar cheese, onions, pepper and sun-dried tomatoes., Fill greased muffin cups three-fourths full. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake 15-18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 32mg cholesterol, Sodium 394mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

CHEDDAR ONION MUFFINS



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This hearty muffin is good for breakfast, lunch or dinner. I can make them quickly when I don't have any bread or rolls on hand; and we especially enjoy them hot from the oven with soups or stews.

Provided by Geema

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 35m

Yield 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup grated cheddar cheese
1 egg
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup sour cream
1/3 cup melted butter
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup onion
1/4 cup fresh parsley
2 cups flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 pinch cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • In a food processer, chop the onions and parsley together until minced, but not liquified.
  • Remove from blender and set mixture aside.
  • Without cleaning the food processor, add the cheese, egg, milk, sour cream, butter and sugar.
  • Pulse a couple of times to blend well.
  • Add the flour, baking powder, salt, paprika and cayenne.
  • Process just until combined, do not overmix.
  • Stir in the chopped onions and parsley.
  • Spoon into prepared muffin tins.
  • Bake in a preheated 400 degree oven for 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 204.3, Fat 11.3, SaturatedFat 6.9, Cholesterol 46.7, Sodium 396.6, Carbohydrate 20.1, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 2.6, Protein 5.8

CHEDDAR ONION MUFFINS



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These are my favorite savory muffins to serve with eggs, soups or stews. They are just as delicious made in mini muffin pans, but reduce the baking time to 12 minutes

Provided by Geema

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 35m

Yield 10 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup onion, grated
1/4 cup parsley, minced
1 cup cheddar cheese, grated
1 egg
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup sour cream
1/3 cup melted butter
2 cups flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon paprika
2 teaspoons sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, paprika and sugar.
  • In another bowl, beat together the egg, milk, sour cream and melted butter.
  • Add the egg mixture to the flour and fold together lightly.
  • Add cheese, parsley and onion and mix in gently.
  • Spoon batter into greased or paper lined muffin tins.
  • Bake for 20 minutes in a preheated 400 degree F.
  • oven.
  • Serve warm out of the oven for the best flavor.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238.7, Fat 13.5, SaturatedFat 8.2, Cholesterol 56, Sodium 475.9, Carbohydrate 22.5, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 1.4, Protein 7

CHEDDAR CHEESE MUFFINS



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Nice bread-like cheese muffins. Not overly cheesy, but feel free to add more. One of my favorites!

Provided by Whitney Carson

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Savory Muffin Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup white sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1 cup plain yogurt
2 eggs, beaten
¼ cup butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease 12 large muffin cups.
  • Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda together in a large mixing bowl; stir Cheddar cheese into the flour mixture. Pour yogurt, eggs, and butter over the flour mixture; stir until the dry ingredients are just moistened. Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the tops just start to lightly brown, 18 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 448.2 calories, Carbohydrate 52.3 g, Cholesterol 114.4 mg, Fat 19.7 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 15.7 g, SaturatedFat 11.8 g, Sodium 943 mg, Sugar 19.9 g

JUMBO ONION CHEESE MUFFINS



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Chopped green onions and three types of cheese perk up these suppertime specialties. The large light-textured muffins have a golden look and savory flavor that's ideal with any entree. -Valerie Collier, Charleston, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 6 muffins.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Dash ground nutmeg
1-1/4 cups 2% milk
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 egg
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated Romano cheese
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, pepper and nutmeg. In another bowl, combine the milk, butter and egg; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in onions and cheeses. , Fill greased jumbo muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310 calories, Fat 14g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 73mg cholesterol, Sodium 463mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

CHEDDAR ONION DROP BISCUITS



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These tasty biscuits have a savory Cheddar and onion flavor. Perfect with a bowl of chili or hearty soup in the winter or a main dish salad in the summer.

Provided by trishthedish617

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Biscuits

Time 25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon dried minced onion
½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1 ½ cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1 cup 1% buttermilk

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a bowl. Cut the butter into the flour mixture until the mixture resembles course crumbs. Stir the onion, Parmesan cheese, and Cheddar cheese into the flour mixture. Pour the buttermilk into the bowl; stir until evenly combined. Drop by 1/4-cupfuls onto prepared baking sheet, about 2 inches apart.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the tops of the biscuits are lightly browned, 12 to 15 minutes. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 191.3 calories, Carbohydrate 19.5 g, Cholesterol 26.2 mg, Fat 8.9 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 350.8 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

TRIPLE CHEESE & ONION MUFFINS



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Savoury fluffy cakes packed with cheddar, Parmesan, chives, spring onion and cream cheese - delicious fresh from the oven

Provided by Sarah Cook

Categories     Treat

Time 40m

Yield Makes 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

150ml sunflower oil , plus extra for the tin
1 large egg
284ml carton buttermilk , made up to 350ml with milk
500g self-raising flour
1 tsp English mustard powder
140g mature cheddar , grated
1 bunch spring onions , sliced
small bunch chives , snipped
25g parmesan (or vegetarian alternative), grated
200g full-fat soft cheese , gently diced into 2cm cubes

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6 and oil a 12-hole muffin tin. Whisk the oil, egg and buttermilk. In a mixing bowl, mix the flour, 1 tsp salt and mustard powder, then stir in the cheddar, spring onions, chives and half the Parmesan.
  • Use a large spoon to gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry - don't overmix, just lightly combine. With the final few folds, mix in the soft cheese cubes. Spoon the mixture between the holes in the tin (they will be quite full), scatter with the remaining Parmesan and bake for 25 mins.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 375 calories, Fat 24 grams fat, SaturatedFat 8 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 30 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 2 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 10 grams protein, Sodium 0.8 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • To save time, use pre-shredded cheddar cheese and chopped onions.
  • For a more even bake, fill each muffin cup equally.
  • To test if the muffins are done, insert a toothpick into the center. If it comes out clean, they're ready.
  • Let the muffins cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Store the muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze them for up to 2 months.

Conclusion:

Cheddar onion muffins are a delicious and versatile treat that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They're also perfect for parties and potlucks. With just a few simple ingredients, you can easily make these muffins at home. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy snack or side dish, give cheddar onion muffins a try!

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