Name: Quick Bread Cheese Muffins
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: Batter for quick cheese bread muffins:; 2 cups of all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar; 4 teaspoons of baking powder; 2 teaspoons roasted granulated garlic powder or regular garlic powder; 2 tablespoons dried mixed herbs ( basil, oregano, and parsley) you can use Italian seasoning we just like these 3; 1/2 teaspoon of salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; Wet Ingredients (just to moisten do not over mix); 1 egg; 1 cup of whole milk; 2 tablespoons of butter melted and cooled; Fold in the cheese:; 1- 1/2 cups of assorted shredded cheese off the block (not pre-shredded) we use sharp cheddar, swiss, pepper jack, Havarti, or provolone; Garnish:; 1 tablespoon of Parmesan grated; freshly chopped basil; more shredded cheese for the top before baking is optional; more dried herbs for the top; Optional: add 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper for a spicy muffin

Cheese Bread Muffins are great for any meal especially served with soups, stews, or your favorite chili recipe!

Of course, mom always added toppings little Italian herbs, more than one cheese, and even a little garlic flavor in her batter.

Even though we like ours with a little heat in the batter so we add a dash of red pepper flakes, you can adapt this recipe to how your family enjoys cheese bread.

These easy cheese muffins can also be baked in a loaf pan, a mini muffin pan for appetizers, or an individual muffin/cupcake pan.

They are so simple to mix together because there is no yeast in the batter the perfect quick bread!

Don't miss all the toppings to add these make the best little finger foods at your next family gathering, backyard barbecue, or game day party!

If you're you're in a hurry for just the ready do a quick scroll to the bottom of this page and print off the recipe card!

Quick Bread Cheese Muffins Step by Step:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and prepare a 12-cup muffin tin with oil spray(or loaf pan)
place the dry ingredients in one bowl and in another bowl the wet ingredients
blend the two mixtures together just until moistened
fold in the cheese
scoop into muffin tins and add toppings if using
bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown

Tips for making Cheese Muffins or Loaf:

Make sure the oven is completely heated so these rise perfectly
Use an ice cream scoop for 12 evenly-sized muffins
You can dip these in your favorite dipping sauces
Add some red pepper flakes on top for a little heat before baking
Use fresh herbs when available instead of dried
Always use slices of cheese not shredded for the best results and sharper-tasting cheese
Freeze leftovers for another time
Always spray the tins with cooking oil first before baking
Keep leftovers wrap in foil to reheat later
Bake a loaf instead of muffins or use in a mini muffin pan for appetizer cheese bites

cheese muffins batter ready to bake in muffin tins

Ingredients to Pick Up Before Making Our Recipe

all-purpose flour
granulated sugar
baking powder
roasted granulated garlic powder or regular garlic powder
dried mixed herbs ( basil, oregano, and parsley) you can use Italian seasoning we just like these 3
salt. black pepper
egg
whole milk
butter melted and cooled
cheese of choice shredded off the block(cheddar, provolone, mozzarella, Havarti, Swiss, pepper jack)

mixing shredded cheese off the block for cheese muffins

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Additional Toppings Before Baking (all finely chopped):

peppers
olives
eggplant
pepperoni
deli meats
spinach leaves, or arugula
pepperoni or prosciutto
fresh minced garlic
cooked crumbled bacon
fresh rosemary chopped
leftover cooked meats finely chopped (chicken with buffalo sauce is a nice combo for these)
taco topped with ground beef or leftover chili just a teaspoon
crumbled leftover meatloaf
for seafood lovers, shrimp, scallops, or other shellfish
diced steak with melted provolone cheese

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Cheese Quick Bread

We love pizza and is loaded with lots of cheese it's a winner in our home.

Remember to check out my list of toppings before baking with anything you prefer or even a little more cheese (we can never have too much cheese), a few more herbs, then a sprinkle of red pepper flakes.

These muffins are the quickest bread to serve for any meal you prepare and the easiest cheese muffin recipe so it's the perfect addition to any recipe collection.

The recipe is very basic, so feel free to adjust to however your family likes this plain or gourmet topped either way they're delicious!