Summer Peach, Basil & Cheddar Muffins

Peaches, fresh basil, and Cheddar cheese are baked into tender muffins creating a sweet and savory treat perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

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

Ingredients

• 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)
• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.5 cup butter, room temperature
• 0.25 cup shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese (such as Sargento® Off the Block)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

Step 2

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

Step 3

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

Step 4

Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl. Mix in 1 cup Cheddar cheese until evenly distributed.

Step 5

Beat together butter and remaining 7 tablespoons brown sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Gently fold in peach mixture, then mix in flour mixture a little at time until just combined.

Step 6

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