Description
These delicious Bagel Muffins combine the chewy, flavorful essence of bagels with the convenience of a muffin. Packed with cheeses, herbs, and a variety of seeds, these savory muffins offer a satisfying snack or breakfast option that’s quick to prepare and perfect for sharing.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 cup shredded Romano or Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup chopped chives
Wet Ingredients
- 1 large egg
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 cup milk
Toppings
- 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon dried minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon dried minced onions
- 1 tablespoon caraway seeds
- 1 tablespoon coarse sea salt
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a 12-cup standard muffin tin to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar, then stir in the shredded Romano or Parmesan cheese and chopped chives for flavor.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the egg, melted butter, and milk until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Combine Mixtures: Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the wet mixture. Stir gently until the batter is just combined—avoid overmixing to keep muffins tender.
- Fill Muffin Cups and Add Toppings: Spoon about ⅓ cup of batter into 9 greased muffin cups. Evenly sprinkle the mixed toppings of poppy seeds, sesame seeds, dried minced garlic, dried minced onions, caraway seeds, and coarse sea salt over the batter for authentic bagel flavor and crunchy texture.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 15 minutes or until the muffin tops turn golden brown.
- Cool: Remove the muffins from the oven and allow them to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack or serving.
Notes
- Ensure not to overmix the batter to keep the muffins light and fluffy.
- You can substitute Romano cheese with Parmesan if preferred.
- Using a ⅓ cup measure helps keep muffin sizes uniform for even baking.
- These muffins taste best fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Sprinkling with coarse sea salt on top gives them a signature bagel-style salty crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Baked Goods
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: bagel muffins, savory muffins, baked snacks, cheese muffins, herb muffins, quick breakfast muffins
