Savory Cheddar Zucchini Muffins

I developed this recipe when I had an abundance of zucchini and wanted a muffin to have with a chicken dinner. These savory muffins are great as a quick breakfast too! They're a hit even with those who think they don't like zucchini!

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 171 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup milk
• 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
• ¼ cup butter, melted
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• ¾ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 cup shredded unpeeled zucchini
• 4 slices bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray 12 muffin cups with cooking spray.

Step 2

Mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.

Step 3

In another bowl, stir together the butter, egg, milk, zucchini, and garlic until well blended. Mix the flour mixture into the milk mixture, about 1/2 cup at a time, stirring between additions, until the flour mixture is incorporated. Fold in the Cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, and crumbled bacon, and pour the batter into the prepared muffin cups.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes. Allow muffins to cool slightly before removing from muffin cups; serve warm. Refrigerate leftovers.