Description
To understand why this recipe tastes so irresistible, breaking down the essential elements helps immensely. At its core, this dish takes the celebrated taste profile of an everything bagel and incorporates it directly into a tender, moist muffin crumb. That means you get garlic, onion, sesame, poppy seeds, and salt in every bite.
Ingredients
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For the Muffins
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp everything bagel seasoning
- 2 large eggs
- ¾ cup milk
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives or green onions
For the Cream Cheese Filling
- 6 oz (170 g) cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp chopped chives or green onions
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp black pepper
For the Topping
- 1 tbsp melted butter
- 2 tbsp everything bagel seasoning
- ¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese, optional
Instructions
- Prepare the oven:
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 12-cup muffin pan or line it with paper liners. - Make the filling:
In a small bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, chives, garlic powder, and black pepper until smooth. Set aside. - Mix the dry ingredients:
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and everything bagel seasoning. - Mix the wet ingredients:
In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, Greek yogurt, and melted butter. - Combine:
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined. Fold in the shredded cheddar and chives. Do not overmix. - Fill the muffin cups:
Spoon about 1 tablespoon of batter into each muffin cup. Add about 1 tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture to the center, then cover with more batter until each cup is about ¾ full. - Add the topping:
Brush the tops lightly with melted butter. Sprinkle generously with everything bagel seasoning and, if desired, a little extra cheddar cheese. - Bake:
Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the muffins are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the bread portion comes out clean. - Cool and serve:
Let the muffins cool in the pan for about 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack. Serve warm.
Notes
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 285 kcal
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