Best 2 Cheddar English Muffins Recipes

Indulge in the delectable goodness of homemade Cheddar English muffins, a delightful treat that combines the savory tang of cheddar cheese with the fluffy, golden-brown texture of freshly baked muffins. This versatile recipe offers two variations to satisfy your taste buds: a classic version featuring sharp cheddar cheese for a bold flavor, and a milder option with mild cheddar cheese for those who prefer a subtle cheesy delight. Both variations are bursting with cheesy goodness, making them the perfect accompaniment to your favorite breakfast, brunch, or lunch dishes.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

CHEDDAR ENGLISH MUFFINS

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These chewy English muffins have a scrumptious mild cheese flavor that intensifies when they're split and toasted. My family really enjoys them at breakfast or brunch. -Marge Goral, Ridgefield, Connecticut

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield about 16 muffins.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

3 to 3-1/4 cups bread flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup warm water (120° to 130°)
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 egg
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
4 tablespoons cornmeal

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, sugar, yeast and salt. Add water and oil; beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Add egg and vinegar; beat on high for 2 minutes. Stir in cheese and enough remaining flour to form a stiff dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until dough is smooth and no longer sticky, about 2 minutes., Roll dough to about 1/2-in. thickness. Cut with a 3-in. round cutter. Roll scraps if desired. Coat baking sheets with cooking spray and sprinkle with 2 tablespoons cornmeal. Place muffins on pans; sprinkle with remaining cornmeal. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour., Heat an ungreased griddle or electric skillet to 325°. Cook muffins for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown, turning every 5 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool. Split with a fork and toast if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 128 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 173mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

SPAM AND CHEDDAR ENGLISH MUFFINS

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Grab the kids! This is the first recipe I'm submitting on this site - Mainly because it's the first recipe I can remember my Mom teaching me (about the age of 4?) It's easy, it's fun for the kids to help out, it's delicious (if you like SPAM!) and it's fun for that quick put-together for a football party :) Enjoy!

Provided by Theresa Fahie-Trusten

Categories Other Appetizers

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

1 pkg english muffins
1 jar(s) spam
1 pkg cheddar cheese shredded
1 oz margarine

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350.
2. Separate and toast all English Muffins and lightly butter top sides (like you would normally do to eat the muffin.
3. Shred the SPAM using your shredder - just like you would for a block of cheese. In a bowl, combine this with the package of shredded Cheddar cheese.
4. Place each muffin, butter side up, on a cookie sheet. Generously cover each English Muffin with SPAM and Cheddar mixture.
5. Place in pre-heated oven for 10-15 minutes, until cheese is melted and each are nicely golden brown on top.
6. Remove from oven and wait for 5 minutes before serving!

Tips:

For the best results, use freshly grated cheddar cheese.
If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of vinegar or lemon juice to 1 cup of milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
Be sure to grease your muffin pan well before filling it with batter.
Bake the muffins until they are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let the muffins cool for a few minutes before serving.

Conclusion:

These cheddar English muffins are a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast treat. They're perfect for a lazy weekend morning or a quick weekday breakfast. Serve them with your favorite toppings, such as butter, jam, or honey. You can also use them to make breakfast sandwiches or eggs Benedict. No matter how you serve them, these cheddar English muffins are sure to be a hit!