Best 20 Cheese Muffins Recipes

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Cheese muffins are a delightful and versatile treat that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Whether you prefer a savory or sweet muffin, there are countless recipes out there to suit your taste. With simple ingredients and minimal preparation time, you can whip up a batch of fluffy, cheesy muffins that will have the whole family asking for more. From classic cheddar muffins to zesty pepper jack and gooey mozzarella, the possibilities are endless. So, what are you waiting for? Preheat your oven and let's get started on finding the best cheese muffin recipe that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you wanting more.

Let's cook with our recipes!

CHEDDAR CHEESE MUFFINS



Cheddar Cheese Muffins image

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

BACON CHEESE MUFFINS



Bacon Cheese Muffins image

A great dinner or wonderful for breakfast with eggs.

Provided by LaurasFaves

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Savory Muffin Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound bacon
4 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons baking powder
1 teaspoon garlic salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 eggs
2 cups milk
½ cup vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat until crisp, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on paper towels and crumble once cooled.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Coat 24 muffin cups with cooking spray.
  • Mix flour, Cheddar cheese, baking powder, garlic salt, and black pepper together in a large bowl.
  • Beat eggs, milk, and vegetable oil together in a small bowl; stir into flour mixture just until moistened. Gently fold bacon through the batter. Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 15 to 20 minutes. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 204.8 calories, Carbohydrate 17.5 g, Cholesterol 33.8 mg, Fat 11.3 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 413.9 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

BISQUICK® SAUSAGE-CHEESE MUFFINS



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Easy and simple sausage, egg, and cheese muffins are made with Bisquick®.

Provided by Brian Beck

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 5

cooking spray
4 cups baking mix (such as Bisquick®)
4 pounds pre-cooked sausage
16 eggs, beaten
4 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat 24 muffin cups with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Mix baking mix, sausage, eggs, and Cheddar cheese together in a large bowl. Pour into the prepared muffin cups.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 516 calories, Carbohydrate 14.9 g, Cholesterol 187 mg, Fat 41 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 21.3 g, SaturatedFat 16.4 g, Sodium 1044.9 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

CREAM CHEESE-FILLED BANANA BREAD MUFFINS RECIPE BY TASTY



Cream Cheese-filled Banana Bread Muffins Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: large egg, light brown sugar, granulated sugar, butter, sour cream, vanilla extract, ripe bananas, all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, large egg, cream cheese, granulated sugar, all-purpose flour

Provided by Gibran Rubio

Categories     Desserts

Yield 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 large egg, beaten
½ cup light brown sugar
¼ cup granulated sugar
½ cup butter, softened
¼ cup sour cream, greek yogurt may be substituted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 ripe bananas
1 cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon baking powder
1 large egg
4 oz cream cheese, softened
¼ cup granulated sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350F (180C).
  • To prepare the bread, combine egg, sugars, butter, sour cream and vanilla in a large mixing bowl. Whisk together. Add the bananas and mash together.
  • Add flour, baking powder, baking soda and mix lightly to combine. Set aside.
  • To prepare the cream cheese filling, mix egg, cream cheese, sugar, and flour in a small bowl.
  • To assemble the muffins, spoon a layer of bread batter into a greased muffin tin. Then spoon a layer of cream cheese filling, then top off with another layer of bread batter.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes. Baking times may vary. Muffins are done when a tooth pick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Allow muffins to cool for 15 mins.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 243 calories, Carbohydrate 29 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 3 grams, Sugar 15 grams

CREAM CHEESE CRANBERRY MUFFINS



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Moist and chock-full of colorful berries, these marvelous muffins are a seasonal specialty of Mrs. Leonard Keszler, Bismarck, North Dakota. "They are light and tasty, and they freeze very well," she says.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup butter, softened
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
4 eggs, room temperature
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
1/2 cup chopped pecans
DRIZZLE:
2 cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons 2% milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter, cream cheese and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; stir into creamed mixture just until moistened. Fold in cranberries and pecans. , Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the muffins comes out clean, 20-25 minutes. Cool 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. , Combine confectioners' sugar and milk; drizzle over muffins.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 105 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 113mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CREAM CHEESE-BLUEBERRY MUFFINS



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A quick yet delicious recipe that will wow your whole family!

Provided by Giulyfafuly

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Blueberry Muffin Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

cooking spray
1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
¾ teaspoon baking powder
¾ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
¾ cup white sugar
⅔ cup whipped cream cheese
½ cup table cream
2 eggs
¼ cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
8 ounces fresh blueberries

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease muffin cups with cooking spray or line with paper muffin liners.
  • Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together with a sifter into a bowl. Combine sugar, cream cheese, table cream, eggs, and 1/4 cup vegetable oil plus 1 teaspoon vegetable oil in a large bowl.
  • Fold flour mixture into sugar mixture until batter is smooth. Stir in blueberries. Scoop batter into prepared muffin cups.
  • Bake in preheated oven until golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 209.7 calories, Carbohydrate 26.2 g, Cholesterol 46.9 mg, Fat 10.7 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 264 mg, Sugar 15 g

EASY MAC AND CHEESE MUFFINS



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This takes a fun approach to the traditional mac and cheese recipe. Kids can eat it like a muffin and with their hands, making it a new mac and cheese experience!

Provided by joplin_7_7_7

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Macaroni and Cheese Recipes     Baked Macaroni and Cheese Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
1 tablespoon butter
1 egg, beaten
1 cup milk
1 ½ cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup seasoned dry bread crumbs
2 teaspoons olive oil
½ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray. In a small bowl, stir together the bread crumbs, olive oil and salt; set aside.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the macaroni and cook for about 8 minutes, it should still be a little bit firm. Remove from the heat, drain and return to the pan; stir in the butter and egg until pasta is evenly coated. Reserve 1/2 cup of sharp Cheddar cheese and stir the remaining Cheddar cheese, milk and mozzarella cheese into the pasta. Spoon into the prepared muffin tin. Sprinkle the reserved cheese and the bread crumb mixture over the tops.
  • Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the topping is nicely browned. Allow the muffins to cool for a few minutes before removing from the pan. This will allow the cheese to set and they will hold their muffin shape.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 208.5 calories, Carbohydrate 18 g, Cholesterol 43.6 mg, Fat 10 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 11.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 382 mg, Sugar 2 g

SAUSAGE CHEESE MUFFINS



Sausage Cheese Muffins image

These small savory muffins are fun to serve as appetizers or at brunch. With just five ingredients, the tasty bites are easy to whip up to take to a party, the office or a friend. -Willa Paget, Nashville, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 40m

Yield 4 dozen mini muffins or 2 dozen regular muffins.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pound bulk spicy pork sausage
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cheddar cheese soup, undiluted
1/2 cup whole milk
2 to 3 teaspoons rubbed sage
3 cups biscuit/baking mix

Steps:

  • In a skillet over medium heat, cook sausage until no longer pink; drain. In a bowl, combine soup, milk, sage and sausage. Stir in the biscuit mix just until moistened. Fill greased miniature or regular muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until muffins test done.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 112 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 366mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CREAM CHEESE FILLED PUMPKIN MUFFINS



Cream Cheese Filled Pumpkin Muffins image

There's nothing I like better than a certain coffee chain's 'Pumpkin Spice Latte' and one of their 'Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins.' I don't like paying the price, so I cloned them to the best of my ability at home.

Provided by witchywoman

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Pumpkin Bread Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon ground allspice
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
½ teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 cup packed dark brown sugar
2 eggs
½ cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 (15 ounce) can cooked pumpkin
4 ounces cream cheese
2 tablespoons sunflower seeds, as garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 12 muffin cups or line with paper muffin liners.
  • Stir the flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, cloves, pumpkin pie spice, cardamom, ginger, salt, and baking soda together in a bowl.
  • Beat the brown sugar and the eggs together with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth. Add 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons vegetable oil and pumpkin; continue beating until integrated. Pour the flour mixture into the egg mixture and beat until just incorporated.
  • Fill the prepared muffin cups about half-full with the batter. Spoon about 1 teaspoon cream cheese into the center of each muffin cup and poke it down into the middle of the batter with a finger. Sprinkle the sunflower seeds over each muffin.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden and the tops spring back when lightly pressed, about 25 minutes. Let cool in pan 5 minutes and remove to a rack to cool completely. Be extra careful; the cream cheese stays hot for a while!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294.9 calories, Carbohydrate 33.8 g, Cholesterol 41.4 mg, Fat 16.6 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 280.4 mg, Sugar 19.2 g

HAM AND CHEESE MUFFINS



Ham and Cheese Muffins image

Bursting with creamy melted cheese and ham, these big hearty muffins make a great stand-alone breakfast, or serve them with soup or salad for lunch.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 eggs
3 cups Original Bisquick™ mix
1 cup milk
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 package (4 ounces) shredded Cheddar cheese (1 cup)
3/4 cup chopped fully cooked ham (1/4 pound)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Spray bottoms and sides of 12 regular-size muffin cups with cooking spray. (Spray will work better than greasing or using paper muffin liners.)
  • Beat eggs slightly in medium bowl with fork. Stir in Bisquick mix, milk and oil just until moistened. Stir in 3/4 cup of the cheese and the ham. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups. Sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup cheese evenly over tops of muffins.
  • Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until light golden brown. Immediately remove from pan. Serve warm. Wrap and refrigerate any remaining muffins.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 630 mg

BISQUICK SAUSAGE-CHEESE MUFFINS



Bisquick Sausage-Cheese Muffins image

Not mine Just pinched. I very reminiscent of sausage balls

Provided by Maria Espravnik

Categories     Eggs

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 1

cup of bisquick 1 lb 'cooked' sausage 4 eggs, beaten 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or your favorite cheese)

Steps:

  • 1. Bisquick Sausage-Cheese Muffins 1 cup of Bisquick 1 lb 'cooked' sausage 4 eggs, beaten 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (or your favorite cheese) Preheat oven to 350°F Mix together, pour into a Muffin Tin, (sprayed with non-stick spray). Bake 20 minutes, and dive in ♥

HAM AND CHEESE MUFFINS



Ham and Cheese Muffins image

Serve these savory biscuitlike muffins for breakfast, at snack time or along with a hearty bowl of soup. -Doris Heath, Franklin, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield about 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups self-rising flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup 2% milk
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup finely chopped fully cooked ham
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine flour and baking soda. Combine remaining ingredients; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. , Bake at 425° until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 16-18 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 455mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein.

BISQUICK HAM & CHEESE MUFFINS



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These are great breakfast handfuls. My DH loved them. I wrapped them individually & refrigerated them & he kept snaking on them all day. Easy & good, the best kind. The original is on the Bisquick website.

Provided by glenajo

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 40m

Yield 12 muffins, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 eggs
3 cups baking mix (Bisquick)
1 cup milk
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (4 oz.)
3/4 cup chopped cooked ham (1/4 pound)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F
  • Spray bottoms and sides of 12 regular-size muffin cups with cooking spray. (Spray will work better than greasing or using paper muffin liners.).
  • Beat eggs slightly in medium bowl with fork.
  • Stir in Bisquick mix, milk and oil just until moistened.
  • Stir in 3/4 cup of the cheese and the ham.
  • Divide batter evenly among muffin cups.
  • Sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup cheese evenly over tops of muffins.
  • Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until light golden brown.
  • Immediately remove from pan. Serve warm. Wrap and refrigerate any remaining muffins.
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BACON CHEESE MUFFINS



Bacon Cheese Muffins image

The first time I made these muffins, my husband thought he'd gone to heaven! I found the recipe in an old cookbook and added more spices for a little extra zip.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
8 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
2 tablespoons sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
1 large egg
1 cup whole milk
1/4 cup vegetable oil

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. In a another bowl, beat the egg, milk and oil. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. , Fill greased muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts :

SAVORY CHEESE MUFFINS



Savory Cheese Muffins image

These muffins are a savory addition to your favorite breakfast or brunch. Your family will love them, and you can whip them up in a hurry!

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 cup skim milk
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt. Mix egg, milk and butter; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in cheese. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts :

CORNMEAL CHEESE MUFFINS



Cornmeal Cheese Muffins image

Cornmeal Cheese Muffins are preferred over a a pan of corn bread at the Dallas, Oregon home of field editor Sherri Gentry. They're moist and tasty.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup 4% cottage cheese
3/4 cup milk
1/4 cup canola oil
1 egg
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, mash cottage cheese with a fork; add the milk, oil and egg. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in cheddar cheese and thyme. , Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan a wire rack. Serve warm

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 322mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

JUMBO ONION CHEESE MUFFINS



Jumbo Onion Cheese Muffins image

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.

CREAM CHEESE PUMPKIN MUFFINS



Cream Cheese Pumpkin Muffins image

I first made this recipe back in 1987 and have since made it many times over the years because it's my children's favorite muffin recipe. -Wendy Stenman

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 large egg
1 tablespoon sugar
MUFFIN:
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten
2 cups sugar
1 cup canned pumpkin
1/2 cup canola oil
24 pecan halves, optional

Steps:

  • For the filling, in a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, egg and sugar until smooth; set aside. In a large bowl, combine the flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda and salt. Beat the eggs, sugar, pumpkin and oil; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened., Divide half of the batter among 24 greased or paper-lined muffin cups. Drop filling by teaspoonfuls over batter. Top with remaining batter. Place a pecan on each muffin if desired., Bake at 350° for 20-22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 207 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 138mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CREAM CHEESE CARROT MUFFINS



Cream Cheese Carrot Muffins image

I revised a pumpkin bread recipe to make these delicious spiced muffins. Pureed canned carrots and a cream cheese filling make them so moist!-Francy Schneidecker, Tillamook, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 can (15 ounces) sliced carrots, drained
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1-1/4 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon each ground allspice, cloves and nutmeg
1 egg
1/3 cup canola oil
FILLING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 egg
1/4 cup sugar

Steps:

  • Place carrots in a food processor; cover and process until smooth. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt and spices. In a small bowl, whisk the pureed carrots, egg and oil; stir into the dry ingredients just until moistened. , Fill 12 greased muffin cups one-third full. In a small bowl, beat the filling ingredients until smooth. Drop by tablespoonfuls into the center of each muffin. Top with remaining batter. , Bake at 350° 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. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 288 calories, Fat 14g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 370mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

CREAM CHEESE FILLED PUMPKIN MUFFINS



Cream Cheese Filled Pumpkin Muffins image

You'll love these moist muffins. They're studded with cranberries, and the cream cheese filling is a nice surprise. -Jessie Apfel, Berkeley, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon maple syrup
MUFFINS:
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1 cup canned pumpkin
1/3 cup canola oil
1/2 cup dried cranberries

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. For filling, beat cream cheese, sugar and syrup until smooth., In a large bowl, whisk together first seven muffin ingredients. In another bowl, whisk together eggs, pumpkin and oil. Add to dry ingredients, stirring just until moistened. Fold in cranberries., Fill 12 paper-lined or greased muffin cups one-third full. Drop filling by tablespoonfuls into center of each muffin; cover with remaining batter., Bake until a toothpick inserted in muffin portion comes out clean, 20-25 minutes. Cool 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 268 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 163mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
  • Ensure the baking powder is fresh. Old baking powder can prevent the muffins from rising properly.
  • Do not overmix the batter, as this can make the muffins tough.
  • Fill the muffin cups about 2/3 full. If you fill them too full, the muffins will rise over the edges and stick to the muffin pan.
  • Bake the muffins until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Overbaking can make the muffins dry.
  • Let the muffins cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Serve the muffins warm or at room temperature.

Conclusion:

Cheese muffins are a delicious and versatile snack or meal option. They can be made with various cheeses and other ingredients, making them a customizable treat. With the help of the recipes and tips provided in this blog post, you can create mouthwatering cheese muffins that are sure to please everyone.

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