Savory Sweet Potato Muffins
These savory muffins combine sweet potatoes, cheese, and spices for a nutritious snack or brunch side.
Equipment
- 12-cavity muffin tray
- Medium bowl
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 sweet potato (about 2 cups) mashed
- 5 eggs
- 1 cup Nordica 2% Cottage Cheese
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp salt
- ¼ cup pickled jalapenos diced
- ⅓ cup sliced green onions whites and greens
- ⅓ cup cheddar cheese shredded
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and prepare a 12-cavity muffin tray.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together mashed sweet potato, eggs, and cottage cheese.
- To the wet ingredients, slowly add flour, baking powder, and spices. Mix well.
- Mix in the green onion, pickled jalapenos, and cheddar cheese (save some cheddar cheese for topping).
- Divide the batter between 12 muffin cups (about ⅓ cup per muffin). Top with remaining cheese.
- Bake for 23-27 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Notes
These muffins pair well with soup or salad. Store leftovers in an airtight container.