Light and Fluffy Gluten Free Savoury Muffins

Name: Gluten Free Cheddar Muffins
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 12 muffins
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cup gluten free flour blend ((*Note, my flour blend has xanthan gum included. If yours doesn't, add 1 teaspoon.)); 2 large eggs; 2/3 cup water; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 4 tablespoons butter (melted); 1 teaspoon chopped rosemary; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

March 30, 2017 By Sandi Gaertner 39 Comments

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These gluten free savory muffins are light and fluffy and they will quickly become your favorite.

You will never know these cheddar herb muffins are gluten free!

These gluten free cheddar muffins are so light and fluffy, they are incredible.

People will NEVER know these cheese muffins are gluten free from just tasting them. And, each bite is full of cheesy herb goodness. (*And if you LOVE light and fluffy muffins you MUST try these Gluten Free Strawberry Muffins and these Gluten Free Blueberry Coconut Muffins.)

I have several gluten free muffin recipes up on the blog, but this is my only savory muffin recipe. (Here are my kids’ favorite muffin recipes in case you want to make an assortment of muffins.)

Want to watch how easy it is to make these? I made a YouTube video to help you make these on your own!

Hopefully, I will get braver and better as I continue to make tutorials for you :-).

Is cheese gluten free?

The short answer is yes, cheese is gluten free….BUT, you ALWAYS want to read the labels. Highly processed cheeses (think Cheeze Whiz types of cheese) may contain gluten.

Don’t you wish you could reach through the screen and grab one of these gluten free cheese muffins?

Variations and Flavor Substitutions For This Muffin Recipe:

Everyone has their own herb/cheese favorites. Feel free to customize this gluten free savoury muffin recipe to make it something you love! Here are a few ideas:

Substitute mozzarella and basil for the cheddar and rosemary
Try a sharper cheese like gorgonzola or blue cheese
Give these a Mexican flavor with Cheddar and Jalapeño
Something different like smoked gouda and thyme

Now that this excitement is over, let’s move to the muffins that have rocked my world!

These muffins mix up in just one bowl….so easy. Also, a BIG thank you for all of the emails you have been sending me about these muffins!! I love hearing how you adapt these muffins, and how much your family loves them!

Tips to making this easy gluten free savoury muffin recipe:

Use my recommended gluten free flour blend. Flour matters and not all flours contain gluten free grains that bake up light and fluffy. A bean flour based gluten free flour will not work.
If you do use a different gluten free flour, make sure it contains xanthan gum. If it doesn’t, add 1 teaspoon.
Do not over mix the muffin batter. The secret to light and fluffy muffins is to just mix the wet and dry ingredients enough to blend them. Over mixing will cause your muffins to be more dense.

(*Please note this post has affiliate links. Ordering through my site will not change the price you pay. A tiny commission will come to Fearless Dining to help offset the cost of running this blog. I truly appreciate the support.)

Tools You Need To Make This Recipe:

Muffin pan. This goes without saying…how else do you get those cute little handheld treats to look so good?
Bob’s Red Mill 1 to 1 Flour Blend. This is the flour you need for light and fluffy muffins!

How to make gluten free savory muffins:

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Gluten Free Cheddar Muffins

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

20 mins

Total Time

30 mins

The lightest, fluffiest gluten free cheddar herb muffins.

Course: Breakfast, Snack

Cuisine: American

Servings: 12 muffins

Calories: 124 kcal

Author: Sandi Gaertner

Ingredients

1 1/4 cup gluten free flour blend (*Note, my flour blend has xanthan gum included. If yours doesn't, add 1 teaspoon.)
2 large eggs
2/3 cup water
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons butter melted
1 teaspoon chopped rosemary
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Spray olive oil into each cup of a muffin tin.
In a mixer, add eggs, water and melted butter.
Mix on low until blended.
Increase speed to medium for 30 seconds.
Turn off mixer.
Add baking powder, salt, flour, cheese and herbs.
Mix on low speed until blended.
Scoop batter into each muffin tin so it is filled half way full.
Bake for 18-20 minutes until done.
Remove and put each muffin on a cooling rack.

Nutrition Facts

Gluten Free Cheddar Muffins

Amount Per Serving (12 g)

Calories 124 Calories from Fat 72

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 8g 12%

Saturated Fat 4g 20%

Polyunsaturated Fat 2g

Monounsaturated Fat 3g

Cholesterol 47mg 16%

Sodium 151mg 6%

Potassium 86mg 2%

Total Carbohydrates 9g 3%

Dietary Fiber 1g 4%

Protein 4g 8%

Vitamin A 5%

Calcium 11%

Iron 3.9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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