Savory Cheesy Asparagus Caper Muffins Recipe

Ingredients

• 0.75 cup chopped fresh asparagus
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.75 teaspoon dried marjoram
• 0.75 teaspoon ground thyme
• 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 1 egg egg
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 tablespoon melted butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
• 0.5 cup finely chopped green onions
• 3 tablespoons drained capers

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin or use paper liners.
2. Microwave asparagus in a microwave-safe bowl with a little water, covered, in 30-second intervals until just tender. Drain and cool.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, marjoram, thyme, baking powder, baking soda, black pepper, and salt. In a separate bowl, beat egg, then buttermilk, melted butter, and olive oil. Stir in Cheddar cheese, green onions, capers, and asparagus. Gently stir buttermilk mixture into flour mixture until just moistened.
4. Divide batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each ⅔ full.
5. Bake in preheated oven until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean, about 15 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 3 to 5 minutes before serving warm.

Nutrition

• Calories: 188 kcal
• Fat Content: 9 g
• Fiber Content: 1 g
• Sugar Content: 1 g
• Sodium Content: 337 mg
• Protein Content: 8 g
• Cholesterol Content: 39 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 18 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 5 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g