Description
These delightful Cheese & Herb Muffins are a perfect blend of savory flavors, featuring a mix of whole wheat and cake flour, enhanced with cheddar and parmesan cheese. Topped with a unique whipped Bovril butter, they make an irresistible snack or side dish for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 250g flour (a mix of whole wheat and cake flour)
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- A pinch of cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp dried mixed herbs
- 100g grated cheddar cheese
- 30g grated parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 210ml milk
- 60ml oil or melted butter
- 100g softened butter
- 1 tsp Bovril
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Set your oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, cayenne pepper, mixed herbs, cheddar cheese, and parmesan cheese.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat the egg, then add the milk and oil (or melted butter).
- Combine wet and dry: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Bake: Divide the batter evenly among muffin cups and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Make butter: In a bowl, beat the softened butter and Bovril together until smooth.
- Serve: Enjoy the muffins warm with the whipped Bovril butter.
Notes
- These muffins are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored for later.
- The whipped Bovril butter adds a unique umami flavor that complements the muffins perfectly.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg