Cheesy Asparagus Caper Muffins Recipe

Name: Cheesy Asparagus Caper Muffins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup chopped fresh asparagus; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 3/4 teaspoon dried marjoram; 3/4 teaspoon ground thyme; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 egg; 1 cup buttermilk; 1 tablespoon melted butter; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese; 1/2 cup finely chopped green onions; 3 tablespoons drained capers

Servings: persons

3/4 cup chopped fresh asparagus
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon dried marjoram
3/4 teaspoon ground thyme
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1 cup buttermilk
1 tablespoon melted butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1/2 cup finely chopped green onions
3 tablespoons drained capers

1
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line with paper liners.
2
Place asparagus in a bowl with a small amount of water; cover and cook in microwave on High, 30 seconds at a time, just until tender. Drain asparagus; set aside to cool.
3
Whisk flour, marjoram, thyme, baking powder, baking soda, pepper, and salt together in a bowl. Beat egg in a separate bowl; beat in buttermilk, melted butter, and olive oil. Stir Cheddar cheese, green onions, capers, and asparagus into buttermilk mixture.
4
Stir buttermilk mixture into flour mixture just until dry ingredients are moistened; spoon mixture into prepared muffin cups 2/3 full.
5
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean, about 15 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for a few minutes; serve warm.

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup chopped fresh asparagus, 2 cups all-purpose flour, 3/4 teaspoon dried marjoram, 3/4 teaspoon ground thyme, and more.

Yes, Cheesy Asparagus Caper 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.

Cheesy Asparagus Caper Muffins

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