Cheddar-Olive Mini Muffins Recipe

Name: Cheddar-Olive Mini Muffins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup buttermilk; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon each of baking soda and sugar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons chopped chives; 2 tablespoons Spanish green olives, pitted and chopped; 1 1/4 packed cups farmstead cheddar cheese, shredded; 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Servings: persons

1 cup buttermilk
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon each of baking soda and sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons chopped chives
2 tablespoons Spanish green olives, pitted and chopped
1 1/4 packed cups farmstead cheddar cheese, shredded
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

1
Preheat the oven to 400.
2
Line three 12-cup mini-muffin tins with paper or foil liners.
3
Alternatively, lightly butter and flour the cups, tapping out any excess flour.
4
In a small bowl, whisk the buttermilk with the egg.
5
In a medium bowl, whisk the flour with the cornmeal, baking powder, baking soda, sugar and salt.
6
Whisk in the chives and olives and 3/4 cup of the shredded cheddar.
7
Add the buttermilk mixture and the melted butter; stir just until moistened.
8
Spoon the batter into the prepared tins and sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup of cheese.
9
Bake the muffins for about 16 minutes, or until golden.
10
Let cool in the tins for 10 minutes before serving.

882

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup buttermilk, 1 large egg, lightly beaten, 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal, and more.

Yes, Cheddar-Olive Mini Muffins falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Cheddar-Olive Mini Muffins

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