These over-the-top Cheddar Cheese Muffins are like a drop biscuit in muffin form. Quick and easy to make. They disappear in a flash! A great alternative to bread. Perfect any time of day.
Golden crusty top, fluffy inside and packed with delicious smoked cheddar cheese. The perfect side to tomato crab soup.
I love baking bread. When time permits, this sun-dried tomato and olive bread is a labour of love.
When I am in a hurry, Irish soda or onion bread is my choice. Of course, we always have cornbread with chili in our house.
Need some biscuits in a snap? Well, gramma has you covered with her drop biscuit recipe. Vintage recipes are the best.
Sometimes we want a change, and this cafe-style savoury muffin recipe is the answer. They are an excellent bread substitute and make the best cheese dinner muffins.
RECIPE and INSTRUCTIONS for these cheddar cheese muffins can be found at the bottom of this post.
You won’t believe how easy these are to whip up. You can even change the cheese for different flavours. I mean who doesn’t love cheese? If you love drop biscuits, this muffin recipe will not disappoint.
What Do You Put In Cheddar Cheese Muffins?
Can you guess? LOTS of cheese and some basic ingredients:
- all-purpose flour
- baking powder
- baking soda
- salt
- eggs
- sour cream
- oil
- onion powder
- cheese
Pretty basic stuff. But don’t think these will taste basic. You can turn these into flavour bundles of cheesy goodness with your selection of cheddar. In fact, it doesn’t have to stop at cheddar, there are lots of options to explore.
Recipe Substitutions
- Sour cream can be replaced with Greek yogurt.
- Use (affiliate) smoked sea salt in place of regular salt. It is AWESOME!
- Use ½ all-purpose flour and ½ multi-grain flour or whole-wheat flour for a little change in texture and taste.
- Replace the onion powder with 1-2 tablespoons of finely diced green onion for a stronger onion flavour.
CHEESE ALTERNATIVES, this is the fun and tasty part. You have LOTS of choices (and here are just a few):
- orange mild, medium or strong/old cheddar
- white cheddar cheese of all kinds
- mozzarella
- gouda (regular and smoked)
- smoked cheddar cheese (my favourite)
- swiss
- edam
- blue cheese
- gruyere
- comte
Take your pick, shake it up. Mix and match. Which ever you choose these will taste fantastic.
How To Bake Savoury Muffins
You are in for a treat, these are SUPER easy to make. Gather all your supplies, and grate the cheese.
- In a large bowl, combine all the dry ingredients.
- In a small bowl, combine the eggs, oil and sour cream.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry and mix.
- Add the cheese and combine.
- Place the batter into the prepared (affiliate) muffin tin. I like to use an (affiliate) ice cream/cookie scoop.
- Bake until done.
Look at that cheese in these delicious little gems. That crusty top is like icing on a cake! You have just made the best cheese muffins in town. No bakery can beat this recipe.
Let them cool (but I LOVE to eat them warm right out of the oven). These will NOT last long, so I suggest you make a double batch.
How Long Do Savoury Muffins Keep?
Make sure they are completely cool before storing, or they will become soggy from condensation. I like to keep them in a sealed container on the counter. They will last for 2-3 days.
You can place them in the fridge if you like. I will do this in very hot weather. Be sure to warm them up before eating.
These freeze very well. Place them in freezer bags, or a sealed container. They will last for several months.
What Do You Serve With Cheese Muffins?
They are great with soup, chili, stew, salad, or just warmed up with butter. We enjoy them all day long. Here are some great recipes:
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Savoury Cheddar Cheese Muffins
Ingredients
- 2 cups All purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 4 ½ ounces grated cheddar cheese (your choice)
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- ¼ cup oil (I used avocado)
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°
- Grease a 12 cup muffin tin.
- Grate cheese and set aside.
- Combine all the dry ingredients into a large bowl. Wisk and set aside.
- In a small bowl, beat the eggs and oil. Blend in the sour cream.
- Combine the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients. Stir to combine.
- Add the grated cheese, and mix well.
- Scoop into muffin tin.
- Bake for approximately 15-16 minutes.
- Let cool for a few minutes and remove from tin.
Kushigalu
Totally in love with these cheedar muffins. Cheddar and onions are one of the best combo. Cant wait to try this recipe. Pinned.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
We love these with soup, chili and stew….and of course warmed up with butter.
Eva
I have pinned this recipe for later. I looove making quick breads in my muffin tin and I just have to give your recipe a try. My summer job at a local dairy is about to start and I always take some cheese home. Can’t wait to experiment!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
How exciting, try this recipe with ALL kinds of cheese.
Alex
I’m sure you’re right that these won’t last long! I’ll definitely double the batch. I make way too many sweet muffins and want to try your savory muffins soon.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
This is a great alternative to bread. Hope you give these savoury muffins a try soon.
Erin
These look like they have such an amazing texture! And there’s nothing better than cheddar + carbs. I so need to try these muffins!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
I am sure you will love these delicious cheddar muffins.
Jacqueline
I love the combo of cheese and onions and putting them into a muffin sounds so delicious! I’ve never made savoury muffins but am going to, starting with these!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
Savoury muffins are such a great alternative to bread. Give them a try, I am sure you will agree.
Shelley
I love the act of baking homemade breads, but so often don’t have the time for kneading, rising, proofing. But drop biscuits are the perfect solution! And I like your idea of swapping out the cheeses for different flavor profiles, so I can adapt to whatever main I’m serving!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
YES these are a great bread alternative and super easy to make. Give them a try, I am sure they will become a favourite in your home too.
Amy Liu Dong
Oh my goodness, this is so delicious and even my kids love this flavor. Perfect!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
My grandkids love these as well.
Tristin @ Home Cooked Harvest
I made these for brunch yesterday because my kids are on spring break. Served alongside some scrambled eggs and fresh fruit. They were to die for and will be making them on repeat!!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
We love these with so many recipes….and of course just warmed up with butter.
Chef Dennis
Cheddar Cheese is life and having it on a Muffin is incredible perfect! I am so loving your Cheddar Cheese Muffins recipe!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
It is fun to mix and match all the cheeses in this great savoury muffin recipe.
Marisa Franca
WOW!! Do they ever look good! I love bread and with cheese — I’m in heaven. I could see me putting a chipotle butter on them. I guess I’m craving savory and spicy. It’s spring and I’m still wanting comfort food and the muffins would go well with our bean soup. Will be making them soon.
Homemade & Yummy
Well I am a savoury girl ALL year long…so these work anytime for me.
Veena Azmanov
These look so delicious Gloria. I love cheddar and onion combination so I know these must taste wonderful.
Homemade & Yummy
These are the perfect side to chili, soup…even eggs.
Platter Talk
These look absolutely incredible. I had a recipe very similar to this and lost it so I’m so glad I’ve found a new one!
Homemade & Yummy
I am totally in love with these cookies.