A gluten free cheddar muffin recipe that’s easy to make, and the light and fluffy muffins are SO delicious! To see how to make the gluten free savoury muffins recipe, watch our RECIPE VIDEO! Learning how to eat gluten free has never been so easy!
Light and Fluffy Gluten Free Cheddar Muffins
People will NEVER know these cheddar 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.)
How to Make the Gluten Free Cheddar Muffin Recipe (VIDEO)
Watch how easy it is to make these gluten free savoury muffins. 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:
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 muffins 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.
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Tools You Need To Make Gluten Free Cheddar Muffins:
- 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!
A gluten free cheddar muffin recipe that's easy to make, and the muffins are SO delicious! To see how to make the gluten free savoury muffins recipe, watch our RECIPE VIDEO!
- 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
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
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Spray olive oil into each cup of a muffin tin.
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In a mixer, add eggs, water and melted butter.
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Mix on low until blended.
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Increase speed to medium for 30 seconds.
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Turn off mixer.
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Add baking powder, salt, flour, cheese and herbs.
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Mix on low speed until blended.
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Scoop batter into each muffin tin so it is filled half way full.
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Bake for 18-20 minutes until done.
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Remove and put each muffin on a cooling rack.
More Muffin Recipes to Try!
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- Gluten Free Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins
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- Blood Orange Streusel Muffins
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- GF Peanut Butter Muffins
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- Paleo Carrot Breakfast Muffins
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- Gluten Free Cashew Meal Blueberry Muffins
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- GF Blueberry Coconut Muffins
Angela Sommers
Gorgeous looking muffins, I love the rosemary – cheese combination; they would be a splendid addition to a holiday table – then again, why wait when I could enjoy them RIGHT NOW 😉
Sandi Gaertner
Thank you Angela 🙂 I couldn’t wait either.
Autumn Weidman
Glad you’re participating in the MMM! Your recipes are amazing!
Sandi Gaertner
Thank you so much Autumn 🙂
Carole Hegg
I CERTAINLY AM ANXIOUS TO GIVE THESE CHEDDAR HERB MUFFINS A TRY. I LOVE ANYTHING WITH CHEESE.
Sandi Gaertner
Thank you Carole, hope you can try them out 🙂
Sarah V.
These look fantastic! I love savory muffins!
Sandi Gaertner
Thank you so much Sarah 🙂
Lisa S
These look delicious!
Sandi Gaertner
Thank you so much for visiting Lisa 🙂
Bethany
These muffins look delicious! Pinning!
Sandi Gaertner
Thank you so much Bethany 🙂
Michelle @ The Complete Savorist
Look at you! Videos now! I love it, you’re a natural.
Sandi Gaertner
*Blush… my hubby is pushing for me to make videos so people can see how easy gluten free baking really is. Thank you so much Michelle. I am learning more and more each day.
Lauri Daniels
I’m excited about the prizes you are offering. Than youk
Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet
These look great! I love adding rosemary to baked goods, it’s one of my most favorite herbs!
Sandi Gaertner
Agreed 🙂
Michelle | A Dish of Daily Life
I love breads with cheese in them! Your muffins look absolutely delicious, Sandi!!
Sandi Gaertner
Thank you so much Michelle 🙂
Katerina @ Diethood
Those look so deliciously poppable!! I’d inhale all of them and call it dinner. 😉
Sandi Gaertner
I like how you think Katerina 🙂
Becky Hardin | The Cookie Rookie
I love how super easy these look to make. And how delicious they sound. I must make these soon.
Jenny | Honey and Birch
Cheddar herb muffins are my fave! I can’t wait to try this gluten free version.
Sandi Gaertner
Enjoy 🙂
Patricia @ Grab a Plate
These look so, so scrumptious! Seriously craving one! Nice job on the video, too!! 🙂
Sandi Gaertner
Thank you Patricia 🙂
Debra A Attinella
I love savory muffins – these look great and I bet good with a bowl of chili!
Sandi Gaertner
That is a great idea Debra 🙂
Linda
Beautiful and smart. I forgot that muffins could be savory. Really I did. *lowers head* Thanks for a great looking recipe that I KNOW everyone will enjoy with dinner.
Sandi Gaertner
I often forget as well. I think it is because my kids are always asking for sweet muffins 🙂 I appreciate your stopping by.
Shirley @ gluten free easily (gfe)
Thanks so much for sharing these absolutely wonderful muffins in March Muffin Madness, Sandi! Cheese muffins by themselves are special indeed, but that little bit of rosemary added really makes a fantastic difference! I think you’ve just given everyone the answer for making all their meals better–especially those chili and soup meals! It might be spring, but winter temps are hanging on here, so soup and muffins are needed!
Thanks again, dear!
Shirley
Kathy
I was looking at a savory herb and cheese muffing and It called for a gluten free flour blend. Now I’m trying to find what that is. Is that something I can just buy or is there a recipe to make it
Sandi Gaertner
Hi Kathy, I am so sorry. I switched recipe plugins and this one needs the brand link to be manually entered. I am still updating, but please know I used Bob’s Red Mill 1 to 1 Gluten Free Flour Blend to make these muffins.
Virginia Dodds
Cannot wait to try these savory gluten-free muffins for my granddaughter!! If you would like a suggestion from an old 4-H member who had to learn how to do food demonstrations, read on. If not, just delete:
1. Keep ingredients to the side so the viewer’s line of vision is not obstructed.
2. Use a glass bowl for the Kitchen Aid mixer to avoid a “tinny” sound.
3. Pre-measutre all ingredients (as you already had done so for some) and put in small glass bowls or containers. Eggs, especially, should already be cracked into a small bowl to avoid a possible snafu with egg shells when cracked directly into the mixing bowl.
4. Keep a neutral background. Since you have a beautiful patterned countertop, a large wooden cutting board or other neutral covering for your counter would make the demonstration easier to view.
5. Keep up the good work!
I only offer these tips as you had stated you were going to try to do better.
Sandi Gaertner
You are absolutely wonderful Virginia :-). I love your suggestions. I have been struggling with video, and finally decided to stay out of them myself and just focus on the food parts of the video. Thank you so much for taking the time to offer advice, I am very grateful.
Sara
I live in Portugal, so I couldn’t find the flour you’ve used. The flour really makes a difference. The first time I’ve tried this recipe it didn’t work at all. They were far from fluffy. Today I tried a different flour blend and they were perfect! Thank you for sharing this recipe.
Sandi Gaertner
Hi Sara, I am so glad you found a flour to work. Gluten free flours vary so much. I find the lighter flours work beautifully in this recipe. Stay away from any gluten free blends with heavier grains, and bean flours. Thank you for stopping by 🙂
Ranada
Thank you so much for sharing.. Can’t wait to try.
Sandi Gaertner
You are so welcome Ranada 🙂