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Golden Cheddar Beer Muffins

Light, fluffy beer-infused muffins loaded with sharp cheddar and a hint of garlic—ready in under an hour with no yeast required.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Bread
Cuisine: American
Calories: 243
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 2½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 12-ounce can room-temperature pale beer
  • ¼ cup melted unsalted butter plus 2 tablespoons for brushing
  • 1½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Generously coat a 12-cup muffin tin with non-stick spray.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, garlic powder, salt, and smoked paprika if using.
  3. Pour in the beer and ¼ cup melted butter. Stir just until the dry ingredients are moistened—overmixing will toughen the muffins.
  4. Gently fold in the shredded cheddar. For pockets of molten cheese, leave a few heaping spoonfuls to sprinkle on top.
  5. Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups. Top with extra cheese if desired.
  6. Bake 30–35 minutes, until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Immediately brush tops with remaining melted butter. Let cool 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 243kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 8gFat: 12gSodium: 334mg
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