Ham and Cheese Muffins
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A super easy savory Ham and Cheese Muffins are perfect for lunch boxes, as a side to a bowl of soup, or on their own! Whip them for a week, or make a big batch to be frozen for later use!
If you are searching for a grab-and-go breakfast that’s full of all the delicious things and will give you an energy boost in the morning, look no further than these Ham and Cheese Muffins. Loaded with ham, cheddar cheese, and scallions, these savory muffins smell like freshly baked quiche.
The best thing about these savory muffins is that they are freezer-friendly. They are always best on the day they are made, but you can pop them in the freezer for later too in case you want a savoury snack in a hurry. You can reheat them for a few seconds in the microwave or a couple of minutes in the oven and they will taste like fresh from the oven. They are perfect as breakfast, brunch, lunch box filler, serve as a side to soup, or you can eat them on their own or slather them with some butter.
Variations
These Ham and Cheese Muffins are loaded with ham, cheddar cheese, and scallions, but you can absolutely use or substitute them with other add-ins. Here are some of my favorites:
- Cooked bacon
- Cooked sausage
- Sun-dried tomatoes
- Chopped spinach
- Chives
- Red bell pepper
- Parmesan cheese
- Zucchini (make sure you squeeze the liquid out of the zucchini)
How to Store
Let the muffins cool completely before storing them. Pack them into an airtight container and keep them at room temperature for up to 4 days. Refrigerating muffins is not recommended because it alters the texture of the muffins and can make them go stale quickly. But you can freeze them instead. If properly frozen, they will be good for around 2-3 months. Muffins can be thawed completely at room temperature. You can also reheat them for a few seconds in the microwave or a couple of minutes in the oven.
More Muffin Recipes
- Sour Cream Double Chocolate Muffins
- Moist Chocolate Chip Muffins
- Blueberry Crumble Muffins
- Lemon Poppy Seed Yogurt Muffins
Ingredients
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup (113 gr) unsalted butter, melted
- 3/4 cup (180 ml) milk
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- 2 cups (250 gr) all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup (100 gr) chopped cooked ham
- 1 cup (100 gr) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup (15 gr) finely chopped scallions
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F/180°C. Grease a muffin pan with butter or line it with cupcake liners.
- In a large bowl, add eggs, melted butter, milk, and granulated sugar. Whisk until well combined.
- Sift in all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Whisk until well combined.
- Add ham, cheese, and scallions. Mix with a spatula until well combined.
- Scoop the batter into each cup or liner, filling each all the way to the top.
- Bake for 22-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the muffins to cool for 5 minutes in the muffin pans, then transfer to a wire rack to continue cooling.
Is this meant to be a savory muffin? Then why add 1tbsp of sugar? Won’t it taste strange?
Hello Diane,
One tablespoon of sugar is a very little amount compared to the amount of the batter. It won’t make your muffins taste sweet, but it kinda balance the flavor with other savoury ingredients. Of course, you can omit the sugar if preferred.
Ok; tks
Thank you for a tasty muffin. Really enjoyed making it and eating it.
So yummy!
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Yummy!
Thanks May!