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Feta ‘n’ Chive Muffins

Feta ‘and’ Chive Muffins
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Looking for a savory breakfast that beats sweet bakery treats every time? These Feta ‘n’ Chive Muffins hit the spot! They feature a crispy golden top, a soft interior, and pockets of salty feta with fresh herbs. Made with simple pantry staples, they are crazy easy to whip up for busy weekday mornings or dinner sides.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 2 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 1 cup fat-free milk
  • 2 tbsp butter (melted and cooled slightly)
  • ½ cup feta cheese (crumbled, block feta in brine works best)
  • 3 tbsp fresh chives (finely minced)

Instructions

  1. Prep the Oven & Pan: Heat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or spray wells thoroughly with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt for 30 seconds to aerate.
  3. Whisk Wet Ingredients: In a separate medium bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, and slightly cooled melted butter until smooth.
  4. Combine Gently: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Use a rubber spatula to fold just until the flour disappears. Do not overmix! A few lumps are totally fine.
  5. Fold in Flavor: Gently fold in the crumbled feta cheese and minced chives with 4 or 5 light sweeps.
  6. Bake: Spoon batter evenly into the 12 muffin cups (about ⅔ full). Bake at 400°F for 18 to 22 minutes, or until the tops spring back and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Cool: Rest muffins in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire cooling rack.

Notes

Serving Suggestions

  • Breakfast: Serve warm with scrambled eggs or fresh fruit.
  • Dinner: Swap out standard dinner rolls and pair with tomato soup, chili, or a fresh Greek salad.

Tips & Tricks for Success

  • Buy Block Feta: Crumbles from a block packed in brine hold more moisture, giving you rich, creamy cheese pockets inside.
  • Avoid “Rubbery” Muffins: Overmixing triggers gluten growth. Stop mixing the second you don’t see raw flour!
  • Dry Your Herbs: Make sure chives are completely dry after washing before you slice them so they don’t bruise or make the batter wet.

Storage & Reheating

  • Fridge: Store cooled muffins in an airtight container lined with a paper towel for up to 5 days.
  • Freezer: Wrap individual muffins tightly and freeze in a heavy-duty bag for up to 3 months.
  • Reheat: Pop frozen muffins into a 350°F toaster oven for 8–10 minutes to bring back that crisp outer crust, or microwave for 15–20 seconds for a fast fix!

Find it online: https://cakeshungry.com/feta-n-chive-muffins/