Savory Zucchini and Fontina Muffins
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 1/2 cup Filippo Berio Sun Dried Tomato Pesto divided
- 1/3 cup Filippo Berio Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 cup shredded zucchini
- 2 green onions finely chopped
- 12 cubes 1/2 inch each fontina cheese
Instructions
- Heat oven to 400° F. Line 12-cup muffin pan with large paper liners.
- In large bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, salt and pepper. In separate bowl, whisk 1/4 cup pesto, olive oil, milk, sugar and egg; stir into flour mixture until moistened. Fold in zucchini and green onions.
- Divide half the batter evenly among muffin cups; place cube of fontina on top of batter. Top each with 1 teaspoon remaining pesto; top with remaining batter.
- Bake 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and top of muffin springs back when pressed lightly. Let cool slightly; serve warm.
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Notes
Tip: To make extra savory, add 1/2 cup cooked and crumbled bacon.