Savory Feta Cheese Muffins with Olives
Tangy feta and briny green olives baked into tender savory muffins. Eggs and milk create a custardy crumb, while butter ensures a golden exterior. Mixed by hand and baked in a muffin tin until puffed, these are finished with crumbled feta scattered on top while still warm.
Ingredients
Instructions
- 1
Grease muffin tin holes with butter and place in lower half of cold oven.
- 2
Preheat oven to 425°F.
- 3
Combine flour, feta, olives and salt in a bowl.
- 4
Add eggs, milk and butter to dry ingredients.
- 5
Mix using hand mixer with whisk attachment for approximately 1 minute until combined.
- 6
Spoon batter into hot greased muffin holes.
- 7
Bake in lower half of oven for approximately 30 minutes.
- 8
Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly.
- 9
Scatter feta cheese on top.
Tips
Placing the muffin tin in a cold oven before preheating ensures even baking and prevents sticking.
The batter will seem thick; this is correct for savory muffins.
Do not overmix after adding wet ingredients to avoid tough muffins.
Good to Know
Keep in airtight container in refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat briefly in oven before serving.
Prepare batter up to 2 hours ahead; cover and refrigerate. Bake just before serving for best texture.
Serve warm or at room temperature as a savory snack, light lunch, or breakfast item.
Common Mistakes
Do not overmix the batter to avoid dense, tough muffins.
Do not skip greasing the muffin tin holes to prevent sticking.
Do not remove from oven before 30 minutes to ensure muffins are fully set.