Italian herb & cheddar muffins...

i love these muffins with everything.  i made BBQ pork chops this week & served them with that, but with soup season on the horizon, I'm sure i will be making them a ton!  & best of all... they are so super easy!!!!

{adapted from Figs Cheese Muffins}

1 1/2 cups flour

1 1/2 TBSP sugar

1 TBSP baking powder

1/2 tsp. salt

2 cups graded mild cheddar cheese

1 cup whole milk

1 egg

1 tsp. garlic powder

1/2 stick butter, melted

In a medium bowl combine all of the dry ingredients.  Mix together & add cheese.  Mix again.

In a small bowl mix- butter, milk & the egg.  Beat together & pour into dry mixture.  Mix with a spoon just until combined.  

Spoon into greased muffin tins & bake @ 20-25 minutes.  Remove from oven & top with garlic herb butter. 

-Garlic herb butter-

2 TBSP butter, melted

1/4 tsp. Italian seasoning

1/2 tsp. garlic powder

pinch of salt

In a small bowl, melt butter in the microwave (30-60 seconds).  Mix in all other ingredients.  Spread onto warm muffins with a pastry brush.  Enjoy!