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Bite into a muffin and you expect something sweet, probably laced with pieces of fruit or bands of sugar. Everyone has their favorite foods to eat and recipes to make but sometimes it’s nice to make something unexpected. Take these muffins for example. Unlike your typical sweet muffin these guys are savory with crave-worthy salty bites of feta studded throughout. They’re perfect for breakfast or a snack and they even freeze well. Also, you probably have most of the ingredients on hand already. And if you don’t, go to the store and buy them! You won’t regret it.
Taste: Savory & salty.
Texture: Tender with crumbly feta and meaty pepper.
Ease: Pretty easy, requires a little prep but still takes less than 15 minutes to throw together and into the oven.
Appearance: The color threads of green and red are a colorful surprise.
Pros: Simple, quick, nice change from traditional sweet muffin. Perfect snack.
Cons: None.
Would I make this again? I’ve got some in the freezer right now!
- 2 cups (10 ounces) unbleached all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup (3 ounces) crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup (4 ounces) jarred roasted red bell pepper, patted dry and chopped into 1/4-inch dice
- 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil
- 1 cup (8 ounces) buttermilk
- 1/4 cup (2 ounces) olive oil
- 1 large egg
Erica – I'm glad you ended up liking them! 🙂
I am trying to branch out from only making sweet foods, so after searching my options for non-sweet muffins I came across this recipe…. I tried the first one and was unsure if I liked it or not (something about a non-sweet muffin), but then I tried a second muffin and after working my brain around, I am in now in love. They turned out very nice and the colors from the peppers and basil makes them look very pretty in addition to their delicious flavor. So I will totally make them again. 🙂
I made these, and loved them. They're so moist and bursting with flavours. Beautiful to look at too!
Mmm! I'm a huge fan of muffins, and these look like the kind of muffin you could just have for lunch or dinner! Awesome!!
Thanks for posting,
Jess : )
I like savory muffins. Feta is a great ingredient you added here.
Nisrine
Those muffins look so tempting!
I love these! So pretty! I am going to make them to go with a soup or salad!