Breakfast for 12

Savory Cheddar Muffins

Name: Savory Cheddar Muffins
Total time: 36 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tbsp baking powder; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp sea salt; 1/2 tsp dried basil; 1/8 tsp black pepper; 3 1/2 oz sharp cheddar cheese; 1/4 cup sliced scallions; 1 + 1/4 cups whole or 2% milk; 3/4 cup sour cream; 3 tbsp unsalted butter; 1 large egg; 1 oz parmesan cheese

$1.54for 436 minServes 12

Cheddar, Parmesan, scallions, and herbs fold into a sour cream batter before baking into tender savory muffins.

Photo: peasandcrayons.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Cheddar and shredded cheese, 3.5 oz$0.30/oz typical	3.5 oz	$1.05Typical price
	Green onions, 0.25$1.19 each typical	0.25	$0.30Typical price
	Sour cream, 6.5 oz$0.14/oz typical	6.5 oz	$0.89Typical price
	Butter, 1.5 oz$0.40/oz typical	1.5 oz	$0.60Typical price
	Eggs, 1$0.30 each typical	1	$0.30Typical price
	Parmesan, 1 oz$0.55/oz typical	1 oz	$0.55Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$4.63

Swaps

Swap cheddar and shredded cheese for mozzarellaabout the same price
Swap sour cream for yogurtabout $0.02/oz less at typical prices
Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

FlourBaking powder and sodaDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepperDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends

Not included in the cost.

36 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
12servings as written
$typical cost tier

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Typical price

$0.39 per serving$1.54 for 4

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Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tbsp baking powder
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp dried basil
1/8 tsp black pepper
3 1/2 oz sharp cheddar cheese
1/4 cup sliced scallions
1 + 1/4 cups whole or 2% milk
3/4 cup sour cream
3 tbsp unsalted butter
1 large egg
1 oz parmesan cheese

Steps

Heat the oven to 375 F and grease a 12-cup muffin pan.
Whisk the flour, baking powder, garlic powder, salt, basil, and pepper in a large bowl.
Stir in the cheddar, scallions, and Parmesan.
Whisk the milk, sour cream, melted butter, and egg in a second bowl.
Fold the wet mixture into the dry mixture until just combined.
Divide the batter among the muffin cups and bake for 20 to 21 minutes.