Cheddar-Green Onion Muffins

Vegetarian
Health score
1%
Cheddar-Green Onion Muffins
45 min.
12
140kcal

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If you're looking for a delightful addition to your morning meal or brunch gatherings, these Cheddar-Green Onion Muffins are sure to impress! Bursting with flavor, these vegetarian muffins offer a perfect balance of rich cheddar cheese and the vibrant taste of fresh green onions, making them a savory treat that pairs beautifully with your favorite breakfast beverages.

Not only are they easy to whip up, but they also come together in just 45 minutes, allowing you to enjoy warm, homemade muffins without spending all morning in the kitchen. The golden crust and fluffy interior are crafted with reduced-fat ingredients, making them a lighter option that doesn’t skimp on taste. At approximately 140 calories per muffin, they’re the perfect guilt-free indulgence.

Whether you’re hosting a brunch with friends or simply want to elevate your weekday breakfast, these muffins are versatile enough for any occasion. Serve them fresh from the oven, and watch as your loved ones are charmed by the irresistible aroma that fills your kitchen. With every bite, you’ll discover the satisfying crunch of cornmeal and the cheesy goodness that brings everyone back for seconds. Get ready to impress with these Cheddar-Green Onion Muffins!

Ingredients

  • teaspoon double-acting baking powder 
  • 0.3 teaspoon baking soda 
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
  • tablespoons butter chilled cut into pieces
  • ounces extrasharp cheddar cheese shredded divided reduced-fat
  • large eggs lightly beaten
  • 1.3 cups buttermilk fat-free
  • 7.8 ounces flour all-purpose
  • teaspoon garlic minced
  • tablespoons green onions chopped
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.3 cup cornmeal yellow

Equipment

  • food processor
  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • knife
  • whisk
  • wire rack
  • muffin liners
  • measuring cup

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 37
  2. Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife.
  3. Combine flour and the next 5 ingredients (through pepper) in a food processor; pulse 3 times to combine.
  4. Add 5 tablespoons cheese and butter; pulse 5 times or until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Spoon mixture into a medium bowl.
  5. Combine buttermilk, onions, garlic, and egg; stir with a whisk.
  6. Add to flour mixture, stirring just until moist. Spoon batter into 12 muffin cups coated with cooking spray.
  7. Sprinkle evenly with remaining 3 tablespoons cheese.
  8. Bake at 375 for 18 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes in pan on a wire rack; remove from pan. Cool completely on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts

Calories140kcal
Protein13.93%
Fat33.82%
Carbs52.25%

Properties

Glycemic Index
33.88
Glycemic Load
11.71
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
4.3626086634138%

Flavonoids

Kaempferol
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.11mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:140.03kcal
7%
Fat:5.22g
8.03%
Saturated Fat:2.9g
18.13%
Carbohydrates:18.14g
6.05%
Net Carbohydrates:17.3g
6.29%
Sugar:1.39g
1.55%
Cholesterol:28.24mg
9.41%
Sodium:237.73mg
10.34%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:4.84g
9.67%
Selenium:9.1µg
13%
Vitamin B1:0.16mg
10.53%
Folate:38.34µg
9.59%
Vitamin B2:0.14mg
7.99%
Manganese:0.16mg
7.96%
Phosphorus:66.08mg
6.61%
Calcium:63.73mg
6.37%
Iron:1.09mg
6.06%
Vitamin B3:1.18mg
5.89%
Fiber:0.85g
3.39%
Vitamin A:167.53IU
3.35%
Zinc:0.47mg
3.12%
Magnesium:9.84mg
2.46%
Vitamin K:2.57µg
2.45%
Vitamin B6:0.04mg
2.09%
Copper:0.04mg
2.06%
Vitamin B5:0.19mg
1.9%
Vitamin B12:0.09µg
1.55%
Potassium:44.89mg
1.28%
Vitamin E:0.19mg
1.27%
Source:My Recipes