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Light and Fluffy Gluten Free Savoury Muffins + VIDEO

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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!

Gluten Free savoury muffins in a basket. The basket has a blue floral napkin liner

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.)

Gluten Free Cheddar Herb Muffins on a cooling rack

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.

wicker basket holding gluten free savoury muffins with cheese and fresh herbs

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

Close up picture of Gluten Free Cheddar Herb Muffins on a cooling rack

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:

  1. 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.
  2. If you do use a different gluten free flour, make sure it contains xanthan gum. If it doesn’t, add 1 teaspoon.
  3. 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:

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

 

Gluten Free Cheddar Muffins

Gluten Free Cheddar Muffins

Yield: 12 muffins
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

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! 

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

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Spray olive oil into each cup of a muffin tin.
  3. In a mixer, add eggs, water and melted butter.
  4. Mix on low until blended.
  5. Increase speed to medium for 30 seconds.
  6. Turn off mixer.
  7. Add baking powder, salt, flour, cheese and herbs.
  8. Mix on low speed until blended.
  9. Scoop batter into each muffin tin so it is filled half way full.
  10. Bake for 18-20 minutes until done.
  11. Remove and put each muffin on a cooling rack.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 12 Serving Size: g
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 124 Saturated Fat: 4g Cholesterol: 47mg Sodium: 151mg Carbohydrates: 9g Fiber: 1g Protein: 4g
Please note this nutrition information is calculated by a recipe plugin and is an estimate based on the ingredients used in this recipe.
© Sandi Gaertner
Cuisine: American / Category: Side Dish

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  1. Kiana

    June 21, 2019 at 12:32 am

    Thank you so much for sharing your recipe! I am thrilled with the result using my own GF flour mix……they turned out so well, light and fluffy! I now have a box of them in my deep freeze and am having a problem stopping myself from opening it!!!🥴

    Reply

  3. Sara

    February 23, 2018 at 12:21 pm

    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.

    Reply

    • Sandi Gaertner

      February 23, 2018 at 12:38 pm

      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 🙂

      Reply

  4. Virginia Dodds

    April 3, 2017 at 7:33 am

    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.

    Reply

    • Sandi Gaertner

      April 3, 2017 at 7:50 am

      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.

      Reply

  5. Kathy

    July 31, 2016 at 8:23 pm

    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

    Reply

    • Sandi Gaertner

      August 1, 2016 at 11:01 am

      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.

      Reply

  6. Shirley @ gluten free easily (gfe)

    April 10, 2016 at 4:10 am

    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

    Reply

  7. Linda

    March 29, 2016 at 2:57 pm

    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.

    Reply

    • Sandi Gaertner

      March 30, 2016 at 8:40 am

      I often forget as well. I think it is because my kids are always asking for sweet muffins 🙂 I appreciate your stopping by.

      Reply

  11. Becky Hardin | The Cookie Rookie

    March 21, 2016 at 4:20 pm

    I love how super easy these look to make. And how delicious they sound. I must make these soon.

    Reply

  14. Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet

    March 21, 2016 at 9:42 am

    These look great! I love adding rosemary to baked goods, it’s one of my most favorite herbs!

    Reply

    • Sandi Gaertner

      March 21, 2016 at 11:42 am

      *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.

      Reply

  22. Angela Sommers

    March 20, 2016 at 7:09 am

    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 😉

    Reply

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