Gougers
To prepare a delicious cheese muffin recipe, start by gathering all the necessary ingredients. You will need milk, butter, salt, flour, grated cheese, eggs, and possibly some herbs for added flavor. Make sure all ingredients are at room temperature to facilitate the blending of the mixture.
In a medium saucepan, add the milk, cubed butter, and salt. Place the saucepan over medium heat and let the mixture come to a gentle boil, stirring occasionally to help the butter melt evenly. When the mixture starts to boil and the butter is completely melted, remove the saucepan from heat. It’s time to add the flour, but do this in one motion. Pour all the flour at once and mix vigorously with a spatula or wooden spoon.
The mixture will become thick and form a homogeneous dough. This is the base of our muffins. Once you have achieved this consistency, add the grated cheese. Mix well so that the cheese is evenly incorporated into the mixture. Now it’s time to add the eggs. If you are using only egg whites, beat them lightly before incorporating them to give a fluffy texture. If you prefer to use whole eggs, add them one at a time, ensuring that each egg is well blended before adding the next.
An essential aspect of this recipe is to work with the dough while it is still warm but not hot, to avoid the eggs cooking too quickly. Place the muffin pans on a baking tray and line them with parchment paper. Distribute the mixture evenly into each cavity, being careful not to fill the molds more than two-thirds full, as the muffins will rise in the oven.
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius. Once the oven is ready, place the muffin tray inside and let them bake for about 25-30 minutes or until they are golden and nicely browned on top. During baking, the aroma of cheese will fill the kitchen, bringing you delicious anticipation.
When they are done, remove them from the oven and let them cool slightly before transferring them to a platter. These muffins are excellent served warm, but they can also be enjoyed cold, making them ideal for breakfast or snacks. Thus, you will have a versatile and highly appreciated snack that will bring smiles to the faces of your loved ones.
Ingredients: Ingredients for 12 pieces - 100 ml milk/water - 80 g butter - 1 pinch of salt - 150 g flour - 150 g grated cheese - 4 egg whites/2 eggs
