Pimento Cheese Muffins Recipe

Name: Pimento Cheese Muffins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1 tablespoon kosher salt; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper; 1 1/2 cups buttermilk; 2 large eggs; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled; 1/2 tablespoon jarred harissa paste (see Note); 1/4 cup finely chopped chives; 1/2 small yellow onion, minced; 3 tablespoons sliced scallions; 3 tablespoons minced parsley; 1 1/2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 5 ounces shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese (1 1/2 cups); 3 ounces drained jarred pimientos, chopped (1/2 cup); Pimento cheese, for serving (optional)

Servings: persons

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
2 large eggs
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
1/2 tablespoon jarred harissa paste (see Note)
1/4 cup finely chopped chives
1/2 small yellow onion, minced
3 tablespoons sliced scallions
3 tablespoons minced parsley
1 1/2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
5 ounces shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese (1 1/2 cups)
3 ounces drained jarred pimientos, chopped (1/2 cup)
Pimento cheese, for serving (optional)

1
Preheat the oven to 375.
2
In a medium bowl, whisk the flour with the paprika, salt, baking powder, baking soda and pepper.
3
In a large bowl, whisk the buttermilk with the eggs, butter, harissa, chives, onion, scallions, parsley and Worcestershire until smooth.
4
Whisk into the dry ingredients just until combined.
5
Stir in the cheese and chopped pimientos.
6
Using a 1/3-cup measure, scoop the batter into 12 muffin cups.
7
Bake for about 18 minutes, until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
8
Let cool for 5 minutes, then unmold and serve with pimento cheese.

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

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 tablespoon kosher salt, 1 tablespoon baking powder, and more.

Yes, Pimento Cheese 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.

Pimento Cheese Muffins

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