Savory Onion Muffins
These savory onion muffins are a delightful blend of caramelized onions and fluffy batter, perfect for breakfast or a snack. They are easy to prepare and offer a comforting flavor that pairs well with soups or salads.
This recipe is american style, breakfast, scaled for 6 servings, with 15 min prep and 25 min cook.
Prep: 15 min · Cook: 25 min · Total: 40 min · Serves: 6
Quick cooking notes
- Core ingredients include butter, egg, salt, baking powder.
- Follow all 8 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
- Ingredient quantities listed below are for 6 servings.
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp butter (melted)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp baking powder
- 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a muffin tin.
- In a skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat and add the chopped onion, cooking until softened and caramelized, about 5-7 minutes.
- In a large bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, salt, and black pepper together.
- In another bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, and melted butter.
- Combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients and stir until just combined, then fold in the caramelized onions.
- Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the muffins to cool slightly before removing them from the tin.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 180
- Protein: 5 g
- Fat: 7 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.