Carrot and Cheese Savoury Muffins and Barefoot Merlot

Carrot and Cheese Savoury Muffins

Who says muffins have to always be sweet? These delicious savoury muffins with carrot, cheese and chives are a great addition to a brunch platter. Serve alongside a glass of smooth Barefoot Merlot. The cheese flavours perfectly balance the juicy, dark fruit notes of the wine.

Ingredients

  • 1 carrot, grated
  • 125g grated cheddar cheese
  • 1 tablespoon chives
  • 250g self-raising flour
  • 1 egg
  • 250ml milk
  • 40g butter, melted
  • 300g garlic and herb cream cheese
  • Chilli flakes (optional)

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees.
  2. In a separate bowl, combine the carrot, cheese, chives and flour and mix well.
  3. Add the egg, butter and milk and mix together until fully combined.
  4. Spoon into a muffin tin lined with muffin cases. Bake at 180 degrees for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
  5. Leave to cool in the muffin tin.
  6. Once the muffins are completely cold, fill a piping bag with the cream cheese and pipe onto the top like icing. If you don’t have a piping bag, you can thickly spread the cream cheese over the top.
  7. Sprinkle with chilli flakes if you like a little heat, and enjoy alongside a glass of Barefoot Merlot.