Cheesy Asparagus Caper Muffins

Skip the sweets and try a versatile savory muffin, great for either brunch or dinner, with asparagus, capers, herbs, and sharp cheddar cheese.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 188 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 egg
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 tablespoon melted butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
• 3 tablespoons drained capers
• 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 0.5 cup finely chopped green onions
• 0.75 cup chopped fresh asparagus
• 0.75 teaspoon dried marjoram
• 0.75 teaspoon ground thyme

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line with paper liners.

Step 2

Place asparagus in a bowl with a small amount of water; cover and cook in microwave on High, 30 seconds at a time, just until tender. Drain asparagus; set aside to cool.

Step 3

Whisk flour, marjoram, thyme, baking powder, baking soda, pepper, and salt together in a bowl. Beat egg in a separate bowl; beat in buttermilk, melted butter, and olive oil. Stir Cheddar cheese, green onions, capers, and asparagus into buttermilk mixture.

Step 4

Stir buttermilk mixture into flour mixture just until dry ingredients are moistened; spoon mixture into prepared muffin cups 2/3 full.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean, about 15 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for a few minutes; serve warm.