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Savory Cottage Cheese Muffins

Delicious Savory Cottage Cheese Muffins for Healthy Snacking

Savory Cottage Cheese Muffins are nutritious treats that blend creamy cottage cheese with savory ingredients for a delightful snack.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions
Dry Ingredients
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup grated cheese (cheddar or feta)
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
Chicken and Spices
  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp ground fennel seeds, toasted
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1/4 tsp crushed pepper flakes

Equipment

  • Muffin tin
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Prepare muffin tin with baking paper or spray.
  3. Mix flour, baking powder, garlic powder, and salt in a bowl.
  4. In another bowl, beat eggs and mix with cottage cheese, olive oil, and green onions.
  5. Combine wet and dry ingredients, stirring until mixed.
  6. Fold in grated cheese.
  7. Spoon batter into muffin tin, filling each cup 2/3 full.
  8. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
  9. Cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 5gFat: 8g

Notes

Feel free to customize by adding herbs or swapping cheeses for more flavor options.

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