The latest round of baking for Club: Baked was chosen by Billie over at Chocolate and Chakra. For her selection, she chose Pumpkin Cheddar Muffins. I don't usually think of using pumpkin in savory things.....since it's just so dang delicious in sweet ones (the hubby could eat an entire meal consisting only of Pumpkin Pie)! Although, come to think of it.....when I was working in Thailand (before my job as Mommy I was a software consultant), there was an Irish restaurant that served the most amazing Pumpkin Soup! Mmmm......I gotta say, I'm so happy that pumpkin season is back!
These muffins have a little bit a sweet and a lot of savory in them.......there is brown sugar in there.....but then you've also got sharp cheddar cheese, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. I eased back a little bit on the pepper.....didn't want it to be too spicy. Try one when they're still warm.....oh my! The cheese inside is melty and the top is just a bit crunchy.....it would be the perfect side dish to a delicious bowl of soup!
The only oops I made in this recipe is that it calls for you to spray the muffin pan with vegetable spray, and place the muffin batter right into the muffin pan, instead of using liners. I decided to stick with liners, but I probably should have sprayed the liners as well.......the melty cheese has a tendency to stick to the paper when you try to get them out of the liners. Oh well....they still taste fantastic!
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Your muffins look great. I used the liners too. I think they look prettier sometimes. You are right. They would be perfect with soup!
ReplyDeleteYour muffins look beautiful! I didn't use liners, just straight into the tins with cooking spray.
ReplyDeletethey look great! thanks for baking with me!
ReplyDeleteI saw you on Sharing Sister, and I have to say, these look really good. I can't wait to try them.
ReplyDeleteI used the liners too. I almost never bake muffins/cupcakes without them. It's such a pain to clean all the gunk out of those pans :)
ReplyDeleteGlad you liked them!
I agree, so glad pumpkin season is here. I used liners too and I did spray them, but still had trouble removing them. I was pleasantly surprised at how much I like these. Your muffins look great!
ReplyDeleteYour photo is so pretty. You styled it perfectly! I haven't tried pumpkin soup, but I do love butternut squash soup. It's gotta be similar, right?
ReplyDeleteI went liner-less and just sprayed with some canola oil and they popped right out when cooled. I loved this recipe.
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ReplyDeleteThese look so GOOD! I'm definitely making these!
ReplyDeleteMaking this with Chicken Noodle soup tonight. Looking forward to a savory pumpkin recipe.
ReplyDeletePumpkin Cheddar- what a great combination. MMMmmmmmm.
ReplyDeleteI love the savory combo of pumpkin and cheddar! Great idea.
ReplyDeleteHi Kirsten! I am totally into Pumpkin right now! These look delicious! Hope you will join us at the Martha Stewart's Cupcake Club on October 15th for Pumpkin Brown Butter Cupcakes!
ReplyDeleteRachel @ http://mscclub.blogspot.com/
I'll bet these savory muffins are great. Love pumpkin soup too. Thank you for participating at Joy of Desserts.
ReplyDeleteHi Kristen,
ReplyDeleteI just love the addition of the cheddar to this recipe. Thank you so much for sharing your great recipe with Full Plate Thursday. Hope you will have a fabulous week and come back soon!
Miz Helen
I love this idea! I've been baking a lot with pumpkin lately, but never thought of a savory muffin instead of sweet one!
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Hi Kirsten, thanks for sharing the pumpkin cheddar muffin recipe. It sounds really delicious and I shall have to make some soon. I recently found your blog and am now following. Please pop on over to mine and perhaps you would like to follow me also. I would like that. Hugs, Chris
ReplyDeleteI just made this this weekend and posted about them today! DELICIOUS!!! thank you !!!
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