Sunny Cheese Muffins Food

SUNNY'S EASY BACON AND CHEESE STUFFED CORN MUFFINS WITH JALAPENO JELLY GLAZE

Steps:

• For the batter and filling: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• In a large bowl, add the cornbread mix. In a medium bowl, whisk the milk, paprika, bacon, eggs, scallions and lime zest. Fold the egg mixture into the cornbread mix. Let rest 5 minutes.
• In a 12-cup muffin tin lined with muffin liners, divide half of the batter among all 12 cups. Then add the mozzarella in an even layer and top each with a piece of pepper jack. Gently press down to make everything even. Pour over the remaining batter and spread evenly. Bake until the tops are golden, about 20 minutes.
• For the glaze: Meanwhile, in a small pot, add the jelly, lime juice, butter and a splash of water. Heat until the mixture begins to simmer.
• Remove the muffins from the oven and immediately pour a spoonful of the glaze over the top of each. Serve warm.

SUNNY MORNING MUFFINS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350ºF.
• In a small bowl, mix together strawberries and 2 tablespoons sugar. Let sit 15 minutes until strawberries give off juices.
• In a small bowl, mix together flour, cinnamon, baking soda, nutmeg and salt.
• In a large bowl, whisk together the mashed banana, eggs, oil, 1 cup sugar, strawberries, and lemon zest.
• Mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until combined. Do not over mix. Fold in blueberries and walnuts.
• Scoop batter evenly into muffin cups. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center of muffin comes out with a few crumbs but not wet, about 30 minutes. Cool on a rack to room temperature.

MMMM MUFFINS - CHEESE, SPINACH AND SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 390°F (200°C) if using fan-forced oven or 420°F(215°C) if not using a fan-forced oven.
• Spray a 12 muffin tray with cooking oil or grease with butter (ensure thoroughly coated). Can use paper cases to line instead of spray or butter if you wish.
• Combine the flour, baking powder and pepper in a large mixing bowl. Mix thoroughly with a balloon whisk.
• In another mixing bowl or a large jug - whisk the eggs, milk and oil together. Stir through the chopped spinach and the sliced sun-dried tomatoes. Gentley stir in the crumbled fetta and the finely grated asiago (or parmesan) cheeses.
• Combine the wet and dry ingredients. Fold together gently -until just mixed. Do not overbeat or you will end up with 'heavy' muffins.
• Spoon into the greased or paper-lined muffin pans.
• Bake approx 15 - 25 minutes, until well risen and golden. Allow the muffins to cool in the pans for 5 minutes. Serve warm or reheat later.

SUNNY'S QUICK CHEESE PUFF SQUARES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Roll the pastry out flat on a lightly floured surface with a floured rolling pin. Brush off any excess flour. In a small bowl, combine the mustard with a splash of water to loosen. Brush the mustard over the entire top of the pastry.
• In a small bowl, stir together the cheese, thyme and a few grinds of black pepper. Sprinkle the entire sheet of pastry with the cheese mixture. Gently roll the top of the pastry again to lightly embed the topping into the pastry. Cut into 2-inch squares and pinch one set of opposite corners together on each square or leave flat. Place on the prepared baking sheet.
• Bake until the squares are puffed and golden brown, 10 to 14 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.

SUNNY CHEESE MUFFINS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (moderately hot oven). Crush Cheez-It® Crackers into fine crumbs on a sheet of waxed paper with a rolling pin; pour into medium sized bowl.
• Combine flour, sugar and baking powder; sift into bowl with cracker crumbs. Add shortening, eggs and milk. Beat just enough to blend well. Spoon mixture into 12 greased 2-1/2 inch muffin wells.
• Bake at 400 degrees F for 20 minutes, or until muffins are a light golden brown. Serve hot.