These savory spinach and cheddar muffins are so so good. The cheesy bites are great for breakfast, lunch or even side dish for dinner. Hit the jump to recipe button to start cooking.
Savory muffins are great for breakfast. During busy days, it's always nice to have some savory muffins on hand. Breakfast options are becoming few and far between at our home. My kids are over eggs and oatmeal, so when that happens I whip these out. These spinach cheesy muffins are also great for lunch boxes for a non sandwich option. It is my all time favorite savory muffin recipe. It's packed with nutrients including vitamins from spinach, cheese, and egg.
You can pack them in lunches, eat them for breakfast or they go great with a main dish like lasagna. It's a great way to introduce greens to picky toddlers. Spinach has a very mild flavor making it the perfect for introducing back greens to their palate. Chop the spinach finely and your child may just try it and realize greens aren't so bad after all.
Why You'll Love This Spinach Cheese Bread Recipe
- Protein Rich One muffin is packed with vegetarian protein like cheese and milk. You can create a well balance meal in a jiffy.
- Veggie Packed - I've added spinach to this recipe. Since spinach has a very light flavor, it is easy to hide it in this recipe for picky toddlers especially. It's an excellent source of vitamins including K, A, C and even folate. Vitamin K is great for bone health.
How to Make It Savory Muffins
Then, grease a muffin pans or muffin cup liners. Fill muffin tin about ¾ of the way, making sure to leave enough for rising. 
Hope you love these spinach cheddar muffins as much as our family does!
Cook's Tips:
- Do not overcook. Ovens are all different so I would check in on the baking process.
- You may also use chopped carrots.
- If you choose to add Parmesan cheese, please use sparingly since it is rather salty.
- I don't advise adding black pepper or more salt and pepper.
FAQ:
- Can you freeze these?
- This recipe is best fresh. There are no preservatives in the recipe. It's also freezable and makes a great side dish or breakfast option. I do however prefer it fresh, it just tastes better! Trust me, though, it may not last in your kitchen anyway.
- How long will it keep in the fridge?
- You can happily keep them in the fridge for 3 days. Reheat in the microwave for 10-15 seconds.
By the way, I've tried this recipe without sugar. It does help keep these soft and moist. That said, tastes fine without it. You can also add ½ tsp. of garlic salt for an even tastier treat.
Looking for more easy lunch ideas? Savory Vegetable Muffins or these 4 Ingredient Chicken Pot Pies bowl beat
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SPINACH CHEESE MUFFINS
Ingredients
- 1 ½ C. Flour
- 1 tbs baking powder
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 ½ tbs sugar
- 1 C. chopped fresh spinach
- 2 cups grated cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 4 tbs. butter (half a stick), 56.5 grams
- ½ tsp. garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375F
- In a bowl, mix first 6 ingredients until well combined (flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, chopped spinach, and cheese).
- In another bowl, mix milk, egg, and melted butter
- Mix cheese mixture with milk mixture (bowl 1 + bowl 2) until well combined
- Grease a muffin tin or use cupcake liners. Fill muffin tin about ¾ of the way (enough to leave for rising)
- Bake at 375 for 20-25 min, or until toothpick comes out clean
Notes
Nutrition
Delish!! Too bad I can’t post a pic!
Delicious, soft and fluffy! Thanks so much for the recipe. Instructions are easy to follow
I'm so glad you loved it! I appreciate the feedback!
Made these today. Super easy to make and taste amazing. I made mini muffins and lined the tray with paper liner, and they stuck. Any tips besides not using paper liners.
Thanks so much for your feedback! Always appreciated!
Mix together equal amounts of flour, oil (I use veg. ok), and shortening or lard. Mix it well and store it at room temperature; it will keep a long time. When you are baking something lightly brush some of this into the pan; food doesn’t stick, and you don’t have to buy/use cooking spray. Give this a try and see if it works better for you.
These were super easy to make! And they were moist.
Hi Charisse
Your recipes look great going to start trying today.
Please could you confirm re the nutrition facts...when you say calories per serving is serving per one thing made e.g. one spinach cheese muffin is 425kcal or is it per 8 muffins? Seems high for one muffin...very happy if it is this high as every mouthful counts with my little 9 month old who doesn’t eat very much. Another example is your mini chicken pot pies 197kcal per one or per 12? I think you mention in the write up that it’s per pot pie so just checking.
I would so love to hear back from you.
Kind regards
Natasha
Hi There! Thanks for the feedback. For the cheesy muffins, it is 425 for a large muffin, not the mini. But it does have high fat content, which was my aim when my kids were younger for brain development. Thanks again!
Hello 🙂
What other vegetables can be used? ..keeping the same measurements for the other ingredients.
Cauliflower? Broccoli?
Thank you!!
Hi! You can use broccoli! Just grate it. Thanks for trying!
Hi
What can I use instead of egg.
You can try flax egg but it may change the texture
Hi if I wanted to double the amount would I just double all the ingredients?
Hi! Yes, should work out fine, but you'll need an extra baking sheet or have two rounds of cooking. Sometimes crowding your oven may increase cooke time!
Hi Charisse! Love the recipe! What would be the best way to store these if I make them just for the week - in the fridge, or just in an airtight container on the counter? Thanks, Cheryl.
Hi! You can try to wrap them well and freeze, but I've found the texture is never the same with the frozen baked goods in general.
What is 1 1/2 C mean please?
HI 1 and 1/2 Cups
can i use gluten free flour?
You can probably replace it, but it may change the texture a bit. You may have to add xanthan gum.
Are the nutrition facts based on 1 muffin? Thanks.
No it's for 8 servings
These are so delicious and easy to make. Perfect for my daughter’s lunch box!
Would it be okay to use frozen spinach?
Hi There I wouldn't suggest it because it may make the muffin soggy from excess moisture
Hi, how many gramms is half a stick of butter? Greetings, Angelique
Hi There:
Half a stick of butter is 4 tbs. Half a stick of butter is 56.5 grams. Thank you!