Cheesy Churro Chaos Muffins (Print Version)
Fluffy muffins swirl gooey cheese, cinnamon sugar for a sweet-savory bite inspired by classic churros.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
06 - 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
→ Wet Ingredients
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 1 cup whole milk
09 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
10 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
→ Cheese Filling
11 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
12 - 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
→ Cinnamon Sugar Topping
13 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
14 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
15 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
# Steps to Follow:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or generously grease each cup.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon until evenly combined.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, whole milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
04 - Add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients. Gently stir until just combined, taking care not to overmix the batter.
05 - In a small bowl, mix shredded mozzarella cheese with softened cream cheese until smooth.
06 - Spoon batter into each muffin cup, filling halfway. Place 1 tablespoon of cheese filling in the center, then cover with remaining batter until cups are about three-fourths full.
07 - Transfer muffin tin to the oven and bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the edge comes out clean.
08 - While muffins bake, combine 1/4 cup granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon in a bowl for topping.
09 - Remove muffins from the oven and let cool in the tin for 5 minutes. Brush tops with melted butter and sprinkle generously with cinnamon sugar.
10 - Serve muffins warm for optimal flavor and texture.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Fun twist on classic churros and muffins
- Easy snack or dessert that is ready in under 40 minutes
02 -
- Contains milk, eggs, and wheat (gluten)
- Cheese may contain animal rennet: check labels for dietary concerns
03 -
- Do not overmix the batter for light muffins.
- Sprinkle cinnamon sugar while muffins are still warm for better adhesion.