Zucchini Cheddar Muffins
Savory zucchini cheddar muffins are moist, cheesy, and perfect for breakfast, snacks, or a side to soup or salad.
- Author: sarra
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Total Time: 40 mins
- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder (optional)
- 1 cup grated zucchini (squeezed to remove excess moisture)
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- 1/2 cup buttermilk or plain yogurt
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh chives or green onions (optional)
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease it.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
- Stir in the grated zucchini and shredded cheddar cheese until well coated in the flour mixture.
- In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, oil or melted butter, and buttermilk (or yogurt).
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and gently stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in chopped chives or green onions if using.
- Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes or until the tops are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Squeeze zucchini well to avoid soggy muffins.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- These muffins freeze well; reheat in the oven or microwave.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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