Garlic Cheddar Muffins
Piquant garlic and creamy cheddar make this muffin a mouthwatering appetizer or an excellent accompaniment to soup or salad.
Recipe information
Yield
makes 9
Ingredients
1 1/4 cups blanched almond flour
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups firmly packed grated cheddar cheese (8 ounces)
3 medium cloves garlic, pressed
Preparation
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line 9 muffin cups with paper liners.
Step 2
In a large bowl, combine the almond flour, salt, and baking soda. In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs and olive oil. Stir the wet ingredients into the almond flour mixture with a large spoon until thoroughly combined, then stir in the cheese and garlic.
Step 3
Scoop 1/4 cup of batter into each prepared muffin cup.
Step 4
Bake for 18 to 23 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out with just a few moist crumbs attached. Let the muffins cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then serve.
Reprinted with permission from Gluten-Free Cupcakes: 50 Irresistible Recipes Made with Almond and Coconut Flour. Copyright © 2011 by Elana Amsterdam, Celestial Arts, an imprint of Ten Speed Press, a division of the Crown Publishing Group, Berkeley, CA. Photo Credit: Annabelle Breakey.
ELANA AMSTERDAM is the popular food blogger of Elana's Pantry, where she has written about gluten-free cooking since 2006, and is also the author of The Gluten-Free Almond Flour Cookbook. When she and her son were both diagnosed with celiac disease, she was inspired to develop gluten-free recipes that everyone can enjoy. Her writing has appeared in publications including the Denver Post, Shape Magazine, the Boulder Daily Camera, Delicious Living, Delight Magazine, and Elephant. Elana lives with her family in Boulder, Colorado, and is available for interviews. Visit www.elanaspantry.com.
