Best 8 Basic Vanilla Muffins For Dinner Not Sweet Recipes

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**Savory Muffins for Dinner: A Culinary Twist on a Classic**

Muffins, often associated with sweet breakfast treats, take a delectable turn in the world of savory dinner dishes. These savory muffins are a delightful fusion of flavors and textures, offering a hearty and satisfying meal option. From cheesy and herby to vegetable-packed and protein-rich, these savory muffin recipes cater to diverse dietary preferences and culinary adventures. Get ready to embark on a savory muffin journey, transforming ordinary muffins into extraordinary dinner companions.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

MASTER BAKERY STYLE MUFFIN RECIPE



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This kitchen tested muffin batter creates extra large bakery style muffins with big muffin tops and dense, moist centers. Create plenty of flavors using this as the base-- 1 muffin batter with endless options.

Provided by Sally

Categories     Breakfast

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 cups (375g) all-purpose flour (spoon & leveled)
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
1/3 cup (5 Tablespoons; 80g) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
1/3 cup (80ml) vegetable oil*
1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
2 large eggs, at room temperature
1/3 cup (80g) sour cream or yogurt, at room temperature*
1 cup (240ml) milk, at room temperature*
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1-2 cups add-ins (see blog post above for suggestions)
optional: coarse sugar for sprinkling

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°F (218°C). Generously grease a jumbo 6-count muffin pan with butter or nonstick spray (nonstick spray recommended) or line with muffin liners. Set aside.
  • Whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon (if using) together in a large bowl. Set aside.
  • Whisk the melted butter, oil, sugar, and eggs together until combined. Then whisk in the sour cream, milk, and vanilla extract. Mixture will be pale yellow. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and fold together with a rubber spatula or wooden spoon until completely combined. Use a whisk to rid any large lumps of flour, if needed. Avoid overmixing. The batter will be thick. Fold in the add-in(s).
  • Divide batter between each muffin cup, filling all the way to the top. Sprinkle with coarse sugar (for added crunch, recommended!). Bake at 425°F for 5 minutes, then, keeping the muffins in the oven, reduce the oven temperature to 350°F (177°C) and continue to bake for 25-30 minutes or until the tops are lightly golden brown and centers are set. Stick a toothpick in the center of a muffin to test for doneness. If it comes out clean, the muffins are done.
  • Allow to cool for 10 minutes in pan before serving.
  • Cover leftover muffins and store at room temperature for 5 days or in the refrigerator for 1 week. Muffins freeze well for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator or on the counter.

BEST EVER MUFFINS



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Start with this basic recipe, and add one of several different ingredients for a variety of different muffins.

Provided by Lori

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Savory Muffin Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
¾ cup white sugar
1 egg
1 cup milk
¼ cup vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C).
  • Stir together the flour, baking powder, salt and sugar in a large bowl. Make a well in the center. In a small bowl or 2 cup measuring cup, beat egg with a fork. Stir in milk and oil. Pour all at once into the well in the flour mixture. Mix quickly and lightly with a fork until moistened, but do not beat. The batter will be lumpy. Pour the batter into paper lined muffin pan cups.
  • Variations: Blueberry Muffins: Add 1 cup fresh blueberries. Raisin Muffins: Add 1 cup finely chopped raisins. Date Muffins: Add 1 cup finely chopped dates. Cheese Muffins: Fold in 1 cup grated sharp yellow cheese. Bacon Muffins: Fold 1/4 cup crisp cooked bacon, broken into bits.
  • Bake for 25 minutes, or until golden.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 181.5 calories, Carbohydrate 29.7 g, Cholesterol 17.1 mg, Fat 5.6 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 233.4 mg, Sugar 13.5 g

BASIC VANILLA MUFFINS FOR DINNER (NOT SWEET!)



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Good at dinner especially when served with highly spiced or flavorful main dishes. Similar in taste to a popover or cornbread minus the cornmeal. As one review has mentioned, these are *not* a sweet muffin. I usually serve them at dinner.

Provided by Marg CaymanDesigns

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 28m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup sugar
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1 cup milk
8 tablespoons butter, melted (light butter works fine)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F Grease muffin pans and set aside.
  • Stir together the flour, baking powder, and salt until completely mixed. Place the sugar, eggs, milk, butter, and vanilla in a large bowl and mix well. Add the combined dry ingredients and mix by hand just until the batter is blended; it should not be completely smooth.
  • Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin pans, filling each cup about two-thirds full.
  • Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean. Remove from the pans and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 186.4, Fat 9.4, SaturatedFat 5.6, Cholesterol 54.2, Sodium 374.4, Carbohydrate 21.4, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 4.3, Protein 4

SIMPLE VANILLA MUFFINS



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I got this recipe from a friend. It is easy to change to make any flavor you like. And they're yummy! I love to top them with chopped nuts and sugar, or a streusel topping. Try mixing in some fresh fruit, or whatever you are hungry for. Change the flavoring if you want too-- maybe almond. One of my personal favorites is blueberry with streusel topping. Mmmm!

Provided by Homecookgirl

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 17m

Yield 1 dozen, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 egg
1 cup milk
1/3 cup oil
1 tablespoon vanilla (decrease if adding fruit)
1 tablespoon baking powder, scant
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup sugar
2 cups flour

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400.
  • Beat egg.
  • Add oil, vanilla and milk, mix.
  • Mix dry ingredients together, add to the wet mix.
  • Grease muffin tin, fill cups 3/4 full.
  • Bake 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 173.6, Fat 7.4, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 20.5, Sodium 204, Carbohydrate 22.8, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 5.8, Protein 3.3

EASY OATMEAL MUFFINS



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A simple but delicious recipe for oatmeal muffins.

Provided by WHATCITY

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup milk
1 cup quick cooking oats
1 egg
¼ cup vegetable oil
1 cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup white sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease muffin cups or line with paper muffin liners.
  • In a small bowl, combine milk and oats; let soak for 15 minutes.
  • In a separate bowl, beat together egg and oil; stir in oatmeal mixture. In a third bowl, sift together flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Stir flour mixture into wet ingredients, just until combined. Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups until cups are 2/3 full.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 136.2 calories, Carbohydrate 17.8 g, Cholesterol 17.1 mg, Fat 5.9 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 171.6 mg, Sugar 5.2 g

BASIC MUFFIN RECIPE



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Good Food reader Charlotte Hilsdon shares her simple, chocolate chip muffin recipe, to which you can add fruit, chocolate or nuts

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Afternoon tea, Dessert, Snack, Treat

Time 45m

Yield Makes 20

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 medium eggs
125ml vegetable oil
250ml semi-skimmed milk
250g golden caster sugar
400g self-raising flour (or same quantity plain flour and 3 tsp baking powder)
1 tsp salt
100g chocolate chips or dried fruit such as sultanas or dried cherries (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Line 2 muffin trays with paper muffin cases. In a large bowl beat 2 medium eggs lightly with a handheld electric mixer for 1 min.
  • Add 125ml vegetable oil and 250ml semi-skimmed milk and beat until just combined then add 250g golden caster sugar and whisk until you have a smooth batter.
  • Sift in 400g self-raising flour and 1 tsp salt (or 400g plain flour and 3 tsp baking powder if using) then mix until just smooth. Be careful not to over-mix the batter as this will make the muffins tough.
  • Stir in 100g chocolate chips or dried fruit if using.
  • Fill muffin cases two-thirds full and bake for 20-25 mins, until risen, firm to the touch and a skewer inserted in the middle comes out clean. If the trays will not fit on 1 shelf, swap the shelves around after 15 mins of cooking.
  • Leave the muffins in the tin to cool for a few mins and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 205 calories, Fat 9 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 28 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 13 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 3 grams protein, Sodium 0.5 milligram of sodium

BASIC MUFFINS



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What could be nicer than warm classic but basic muffins in a napkin on the morning breakfast table? And they are so quick and easy to make, particularly since the ingredients are only lightly mixed, not beaten smooth.

Provided by Marion Cunningham

Categories     Bread     Milk/Cream     Egg     Breakfast     Brunch     Bake     Quick & Easy     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups white flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons sugar
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 cup milk
1/4 cup melted butter

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F. Butter muffin pans. Mix the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar in a large bowl. Add the egg, milk, and butter, stirring only enough to dampen the flour; the batter should not be smooth. Spoon into the muffin pans, filling each cup about two-thirds full. Bake for about 20 to 25 minutes each.
  • Blueberry Muffins.
  • Use 1/2 cup sugar. Reserve 1/4 cup of the flour, sprinkle it over 1 cup blueberries, and stir them into the batter last.
  • Pecan Muffins.
  • Use 1/4 cup sugar. Add 1/2 cup chopped pecans to the batter. After filling the cups, sprinkle with sugar, cinnamon, and more chopped nuts.
  • Whole-Wheat Muffins.
  • Use 3/4 cup whole-wheat flour and 1 cup white flour.
  • Date or Raisin Muffins.
  • Add 1/2 cup chopped pitted dates or 1/3 cup raisins to the batter.
  • Bacon Muffins.
  • Add 3 strips bacon, fried crisp and crumbled, to the batter.

BETTER-THAN-BASIC MUFFINS



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Begin with our basic batter and add your choice of mix-ins from our list of variations below to make blueberry, chocolate chip, bran-raisin, cherry-pecan, or corn muffins.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Time 35m

Yield Makes 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted, plus more for pan
2 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled), plus more for pan
2 large eggs
1/2 cup whole milk
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
Mix-ins (see variations; optional)
2 tablespoons sanding sugar (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees, with rack in lower third. Butter and flour a standard 12-cup muffin pan, tapping out excess. Set aside.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together butter, eggs, milk, and vanilla; set aside. In a large bowl, whisk together dry ingredients; make a well in the center. Add egg mixture to well. With a rubber spatula, gently stir ingredients just until batter is moistened (do not overmix; a few lumps are fine). Add mix-ins, if desired.
  • Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full; sprinkle with sanding sugar, if desired. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center of a muffin comes out clean, 15 to 20 minutes. Loosen muffins, and tip them on their sides to cool in pan. Serve warm or at room temperature (muffins are best the day they are made).

Tips for Making Perfect Dinner Vanilla Muffins:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, high-quality ingredients will result in better-tasting muffins. Use real butter, not margarine, and fresh eggs.
  • Measure your ingredients accurately: Use a kitchen scale to measure your ingredients for the most accurate results. This will help ensure that your muffins are the right consistency.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter will result in tough muffins. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Fill the muffin cups evenly: Use a cookie scoop or a spoon to evenly fill the muffin cups. Do not overfill the cups, as the muffins will rise during baking.
  • Bake the muffins at the right temperature: Bake the muffins at the temperature specified in the recipe. If you bake them at too high a temperature, they will brown too quickly and be undercooked on the inside.

Conclusion:

Dinner vanilla muffins are an unexpected and delicious twist on a classic recipe. They are a great way to use up leftover vegetables and they are a hearty and satisfying meal. With a little planning and effort, you can make delicious dinner vanilla muffins that your family and friends will love.

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