Golden on the outside, soft and crumbly inside—these cheddar puffs are quick, savory, and perfect for breakfast, soup nights, or as an irresistible snack. No yeast, no waiting!
🧺 Ingredients (12 puffs)
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper (optional)
- ¼ tsp paprika or garlic powder (optional)
Wet & Add-ins
- 1½ cups sharp cheddar cheese, freshly grated
- ¾ cup milk
- ¼ cup melted butter (or oil)
- 1 large egg
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Preheat & Prep
- Preheat oven to 200°C / 400°F
- Grease a muffin pan or line with paper liners
Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a large bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, salt, pepper, and paprika/garlic powder.
Step 3: Add Cheese
- Stir grated cheddar into the dry mixture.
💡 Coating the cheese with flour helps it distribute evenly.
Step 4: Mix Wet Ingredients
- In a separate bowl, whisk milk, melted butter, and egg.
Step 5: Combine
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients.
- Gently mix just until combined.
⚠️ Batter will be thick and slightly lumpy—don’t overmix.
Step 6: Fill & Bake
- Spoon batter into muffin cups (¾ full).
- Optional: sprinkle extra cheddar on top.
- Bake 15–18 minutes, until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
Step 7: Cool & Serve
- Let rest 5 minutes, then remove from pan.
- Best served warm.
⭐ Pro Tips
- Sharp cheddar = best flavor
- Don’t overmix or puffs will be dense
- Serve fresh for maximum crumble
- Brush tops with melted butter for extra richness
🔄 Easy Variations
- 🧄 Add minced garlic or chives
- 🌶️ Add jalapeños for heat
- 🥓 Add cooked bacon bits
- 🌿 Add rosemary or thyme
🍽️ Perfect With
- Soups & stews
- Eggs & breakfast plates
- Chili or beans
- As a savory party snack
If you want, I can also share:
- 🧈 Garlic butter cheese puffs
- 🍞 Drop biscuits in a muffin pan
- 🧀 3-ingredient cheese puffs
- 🔥 Air fryer version
Just tell me 😄