Feta and Zucchini Muffins
If you’re looking for a wholesome and flavorful snack, these Savory Feta and Zucchini Muffins are just what you need. Combining the creamy, salty taste of feta cheese with fresh, grated zucchini, these muffins are light, moist, and filled with nutritious ingredients. They’re perfect for breakfast, as a snack, or even as a side dish, offering a delightful savory twist on traditional muffins that you’ll find irresistible.
Ingredients:
– 2½ cups all-purpose flour
– 1 teaspoon baking powder
– 1 teaspoon salt
– 2 teaspoons sugar
– 2 large eggs
– 1½ cups milk (any type of your choice)
– ½ cup olive oil (or melted butter, if preferred)
– 1 medium zucchini, grated
– ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
– 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
– 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
Instructions:
1. **Preheat the Oven:**
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a muffin tin or line it with paper muffin cups.
2. **Mix the Dry Ingredients:**
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar. This forms the base of the muffins and helps ensure the leavening is evenly distributed.
3. **Prepare the Wet Ingredients:**
In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, then whisk in the milk and olive oil until well combined. This mixture helps keep the muffins moist.
4. **Add the Zucchini and Cheeses:**
Gently fold the grated zucchini, crumbled feta, shredded mozzarella, and chopped chives into the wet mixture. These ingredients add a delicious savory flavor and a great texture.
5. **Combine the Wet and Dry Mixtures:**
Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined, being careful not to overmix to avoid dense muffins.
6. **Fill the Muffin Tin:**
Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about ¾ full to allow the muffins room to rise.
7. **Bake:**
Bake the muffins in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. **Cool and Serve:**
Let the muffins cool in the tin for about 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy them warm or at room temperature.
These Savory Feta and Zucchini Muffins are a delicious and satisfying treat that will keep you coming back for more!