Herbed Feta and Onion Savory Muffins
Indulge in the delightful combination of tangy feta cheese, sweet caramelized onions, and fragrant rosemary in these Herbed Feta and Onion Savory Muffins. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a savory snack, these muffins are incredibly easy to make and are sure to impress. Each bite offers a deliciously moist texture with a hint of herbaceous flavor, making them an excellent addition to any meal. Share these muffins with family and friends as a wonderful appetizer or serve them alongside a fresh salad for a light lunch.
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Servings
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Calories
11
Ingredients
Ingredients
plain flour
275 g (sifted)
baking powder
1 tablespoon (sifted with flour)
salt
1 teaspoon
egg
1 (beaten for batter)
milk
225 ml
butter
1 tablespoon (melted)
onion
1 medium (finely chopped and sautéed)
feta cheese
100 g (chopped into small cubes)
chopped fresh rosemary
1 tablespoon
fresh ground black pepper
to taste
egg
1 (lightly beaten for egg wash)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) or Gas Mark 6 and grease a 12-hole mini-muffin tin or line it with muffin cases.
2
In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and cook for about 5 minutes until softened. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
3
In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped feta cheese, cooked onion, and fresh rosemary. Season with freshly ground black pepper and mix well to combine.
4
In a large mixing bowl, sift the plain flour, baking powder, and salt together.
5
In a separate bowl, beat one egg and whisk in the milk until well combined.
6
Pour the egg and milk mixture into the dry ingredients. Fold gently with a spatula, mixing just until combined (it’s okay if there are lumps).
7
Carefully incorporate the feta and onion mixture into the batter, folding gently to avoid overmixing.
8
Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cases or directly into the greased tin, filling each about 3/4 full.
9
Brush the tops with the beaten egg for a golden finish.
10
Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes, or until the muffins are well-risen and golden brown on top.
11
Once baked, remove from the oven, let cool in the tin for a few minutes, and then transfer to a wire rack. Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Herbed Feta and Onion Savory Muffins?
They are a savory quick bread featuring a combination of tangy feta cheese, caramelized onions, and fragrant rosemary.
What is the recommended oven temperature for this recipe?
The oven should be preheated to 400°F (200°C) or Gas Mark 6.
How long do these muffins need to bake?
The muffins typically bake for about 20 minutes until they are well-risen and golden brown.
How much feta cheese is required?
The recipe calls for 100 grams of feta cheese, chopped into small cubes.
How should the onions be prepared?
One medium onion should be finely chopped and sautéed in melted butter for about 5 minutes until softened.
What type of rosemary is used in this recipe?
The recipe uses 1 tablespoon of chopped fresh rosemary.
What kind of flour is best for these muffins?
The recipe specifies 275 grams of sifted plain flour.
How many eggs are needed in total?
Two eggs are used: one for the batter mixture and one for the egg wash on top.
What is the purpose of the egg wash?
Brushing the tops with a beaten egg before baking provides a golden finish to the muffins.
How much milk is needed for the batter?
The recipe requires 225 ml of milk.
How full should the muffin cases be filled?
Each muffin case or hole should be filled about 3/4 full with batter.
Do I need to sift the dry ingredients?
Yes, you should sift the plain flour, baking powder, and salt together in a large mixing bowl.
Are these muffins sweet or savory?
These are savory muffins, ideal for breakfast, brunch, or as a snack.
Can I use muffin liners?
Yes, you can either grease a 12-hole mini-muffin tin or line it with muffin cases.
How should the muffins be cooled?
Let them cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
What is the texture of these savory muffins?
They offer a deliciously moist texture with a hint of herbaceous flavor.
Is it okay if the batter has lumps?
Yes, when folding wet into dry ingredients, it is okay if there are lumps; you should mix just until combined.
What occasions are these muffins suitable for?
They are perfect for breakfast, brunch, as an appetizer, or as a savory snack.
How much baking powder is included?
The recipe uses 1 tablespoon of baking powder.
What seasoning is added to the cheese and onion mixture?
Freshly ground black pepper is added to taste.
How many total ingredients are listed in this recipe?
There are 11 ingredients listed for this muffin recipe.
What should the muffins look like when finished?
They should be well-risen and golden brown on top.
How do I incorporate the feta and onion?
Carefully fold the feta and onion mixture into the batter gently to avoid overmixing.
Can these be served for lunch?
Yes, they can be served alongside a fresh salad for a light lunch.
How much butter is used?
One tablespoon of butter is melted to cook the onions.
What size onion is recommended?
The recipe calls for one medium onion.
How much salt is required?
The recipe calls for 1 teaspoon of salt.
What should I do after removing the onions from the heat?
Allow the sautéed onions to cool before mixing them with the feta and rosemary.
How do I combine the wet and dry ingredients?
Pour the egg and milk mixture into the dry ingredients and fold gently with a spatula.
Should these muffins be served hot or cold?
They are best enjoyed when served warm.