How to Make Savory Cheddar Zucchini Muffins - A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you tired of the same old sweet zucchini bread? Looking for a new, savory twist on this classic summer vegetable? Look no further than these delicious Savory Cheddar Zucchini Muffins. Packed with the flavors of sharp cheddar cheese, fresh zucchini, and earthy herbs, these muffins are a perfect accompaniment to soups, salads, or just as a snack on their own.

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Ingredients

  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup butter, melted
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup shredded unpeeled zucchini
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • ¾ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  • ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 4 slices bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 muffins

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray 12 muffin cups with cooking spray.
  • Mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
  • In another bowl, stir together the butter, egg, milk, zucchini, and garlic until well blended. Mix the flour mixture into the milk mixture, about 1/2 cup at a time, stirring between additions, until the flour mixture is incorporated. Fold in the Cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, and crumbled bacon, and pour the batter into the prepared muffin cups.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes. Allow muffins to cool slightly before removing from muffin cups; serve warm. Refrigerate leftovers.
  • Nutrition

    171 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 40mg
    • Sodium: 444mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 16g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 136mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 111mg