Summer Peach, Basil & Cheddar Muffins

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Nothing says summer like a ripe, juicy peach and fresh fragrant basil. I love pairing fruits with cheese, and these were inspired by apple cheddar muffins my mom used to make. These savory sidekicks have just a hint of sweetness and make the perfect addition to your summer brunch table!

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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
1 dozen muffins
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • 4 fresh peaches, cut into 1/2-inch pieces

  • 4 teaspoons finely minced fresh basil

  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder

  • ½ teaspoon baking soda

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • 1 cup shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese (such as Sargento® Off the Block)

  • ½ cup butter, room temperature

  • 7 tablespoons brown sugar

  • 2 eggs, room temperature

  • ¼ cup shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese (such as Sargento® Off the Block)

Directions

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

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

  3. Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a large bowl. Mix 1 cup Cheddar cheese into flour mixture.

  4. Beat butter and 7 tablespoons brown sugar in a bowl with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Add eggs, one at a time, until just combined; gently fold in peaches. Mix flour mixture, a little at time, into peach mixture until batter is just combined.

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

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

Cook's Note:

It is essential to use ripe, juicy peaches, otherwise you may need to add up to 1/4 cup of milk to the batter if mixture is too dry. You may substitute 2 cups of diced frozen peaches for the fresh peaches.

55 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

225 Calories
12g Fat
23g Carbs
6g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 225
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g 16%
Saturated Fat 7g 36%
Cholesterol 64mg 21%
Sodium 355mg 15%
Total Carbohydrate 23g 9%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 11g
Protein 6g 11%
Vitamin C 14mg 16%
Calcium 138mg 11%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 54mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.