Savory Muffins

Is anyone else out there guilty of collecting interesting seasoning blends, but never really using them? I was alphabetizing the herbs and spices today (yeah, I do that once a year and they stay that way for two hot minutes) and found all of these really interesting spice blends that I never think about and rarely use.... Thus was born the idea for Aunt Melissa's Savory muffins. Now, I don't expect for you to run out and buy any of these strange and exotic blends, but what I hope is that you might take inspiration and come up with your own interesting dish.

After all, everyone's cutting back and most of us are somewhat surprised to find that tucked away in the back of the shelf are really fun ingredients full of possibility. Why not shop at home for something exciting and new? I would love it if you post your new idea in the comments section when you're done.


Aunt Melissa's Savory Muffins


1 Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix (I think any brand would do.)
1/2 c. Corn Flour
3/4 teaspoon Baking Powder
1 egg
1/4 c. Goat Cheese seasoned with 4 peppers
1/2 c. grated cheddar/Monterrey Jack cheese blend
1/2 can cream style corn
1 t. Watkins Grapeseed Oil Liquid Spice Ginger-Garlic
1 t. Key West Style Spice Blend (Lemon, Basil, Thyme)
1-1/2 t. Caribbean Jerk Seasoning
~1/4 cup milk
1 T. Butter (reserved for muffin tins)

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Mix all ingredients in the order listed, with the exception of the butter. Slice the butter into 12 tiny cubes and place one in the bottom of each muffin tin. Place the muffin tin in the oven for butter to melt while mixing the batter. Once butter is melted, divide batter evenly between muffin tins and bake for 25 minutes at 400 degrees. You might prefer to use parchment muffin cups, but I prefer the brown crustiness of baking right in the tin. The butter prevents sticking and there was no mess cleaning up.

My husband was wild about these muffins. I don't expect you will have the exact same ingredients at home, but why not come up with your own brand of savory muffins and enjoy.

Have a happy weekend!

Aunt Melissa