Summer Peach, Basil & Cheddar Muffins |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 25 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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Nothing says summer like a ripe, juicy peach and fresh fragrant basil. I love pairing fruits with cheese, and these were inspired by apple cheddar muffins my mom used to make. These savory sidekicks have just a hint of sweetness and make the perfect addition to your summer brunch table! Ingredients:
4 fresh peaches, cut into 1/2-inch pieces |
4 teaspoons finely minced fresh basil |
1 tablespoon brown sugar |
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour |
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder |
1/2 teaspoon baking soda |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1 cup shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese (such as sargento® off the block) |
1/2 cup butter, room temperature |
7 tablespoons brown sugar |
2 eggs, room temperature |
1/4 cup shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese (such as sargento® off the block) |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 12 muffin cups or line with paper liners.
2. Mix peaches, basil, and 1 tablespoon brown sugar in a bowl; let sit until sugar dissolves, about 15 minutes.
3. Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a large bowl. Mix 1 cup Cheddar cheese into flour mixture.
4. Beat butter and 7 tablespoons brown sugar in a bowl with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Add eggs, one at a time, until just combined; gently fold in peaches. Mix flour mixture, a little at time, into peach mixture until batter is just combined.
5. Spoon batter into the prepared muffin cups. Sprinkle 1/4 cup Cheddar cheese over batter.
6. Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the middle of a muffin comes out clean, about 25 minutes.
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