CHEESE AND HERB MUFFINS

Cheese and Herb Muffins image

Provided by cindy sandberg

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 15

MUFFINS:
3 c white whole wheat flour(or a combo of ap flour and whole wheat flour)
1 Tbsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/8-1/4 tsp cayenne
1/4 c minced fresh herbs(i like a combination of basil and parsley, or even just parsley for a milder flavor)
1 1/2 c shredded sharp cheddar cheese(parmesan works well too)
2 lightly beaten eggs
1/3 c light tasting olive oil or grapeseed oil
1 c plain yogurt
1 1/2 c milk
TOPPING:
1/3 c shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 Tbsp minced fresh parsley(or other fresh herb)

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 400F. Grease 24 muffin tins, or line with paper liners.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, garlic powder and cayenne and whisk together. Add the fresh herbs and the shredded cheese and toss until evenly distributed.
3. in another bowl, whisk together the eggs, oil, yogurt and milk.
4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet and stir just until combined-do not overmix.
5. Fill muffin cups a little over halfway. Sprinkle tops with the additional cheese and herbs. Bake for about 15 min. until golden brown and muffins test done with toothpick.