Summer Peach, Basil & Cheddar Muffins

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!

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 225 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
• ½ cup butter, room temperature
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 2 eggs, room temperature
• 4 fresh peaches, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 4 teaspoons finely minced fresh basil
• 1 cup shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese (such as Sargento® Off the Block)
• 7 tablespoons brown sugar
• ¼ cup shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese (such as Sargento® Off the Block)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 12 muffin cups or line with paper liners.

Step 2

Mix peaches, basil, and 1 tablespoon brown sugar in a bowl; let sit until sugar dissolves, about 15 minutes.

Step 3

Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a large bowl. Mix 1 cup Cheddar cheese into flour mixture.

Step 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.

Step 5

Spoon batter into the prepared muffin cups. Sprinkle 1/4 cup Cheddar cheese over batter.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the middle of a muffin comes out clean, about 25 minutes.