Servings: 0
INGREDIENTS
- 1 onion, chopped
Batter:
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 ½ cups soft cheese, such as cottage cheese or labneh, or a mix of both
- ¾ cup grated hard cheese, cheddar, parmesan, or your favorite
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Optional mix-ins:
- Roasted peppers
- Sautéed mushrooms
- Olives
- Fried leeks
- Fried zucchini
- Corn
INSTRUCTIONS
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease a muffin tin or loaf pan.
- In a skillet over medium-low heat, melt the butter or warm the olive oil. Add the chopped onion and a pinch of salt, stirring occasionally. Cook for 15 to 20 minutes, until the onion is golden brown and deeply caramelized. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, flour, cheeses, olive oil, baking powder, salt, and pepper until well combined. Gently fold in the caramelized onions and any additional mix-ins.
- Spoon the batter into the muffin cups or pour it into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top.
- Bake until golden and set. For muffins, bake for about 30 minutes. For a loaf, bake for 40 to 45 minutes, until a tester inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool slightly before serving. These muffins are delicious warm or at room temperature.
- Enjoy as a snack, alongside a salad, or as a savory breakfast. They also freeze beautifully—just reheat in the oven for a few minutes before serving.