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Savory Sweet Potato Muffins

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 12 muffins
Calories 150
Delight in these savory muffins combining sweet potato, cheese, and spices for a nutritious snack or breakfast.

Ingredients

Sweet Potato

  • 1 piece sweet potato (about 2 cups mashed)

Eggs

  • 5 pieces eggs

Cottage Cheese

  • 1 cup Nordica 2% Cottage Cheese

All Purpose Flour

  • 2 cups all purpose flour

Baking Powder

  • 1 tsp baking powder

Chili Powder

  • 1/2 tsp chili powder

Ground Cumin

  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin

Salt

  • 1 tsp salt

Pickled Jalapenos

  • 1/4 cup pickled jalapenos (diced)

Green Onions

  • 1/3 cup sliced green onions (whites and greens)

Cheddar Cheese

  • 1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 400F and prepare a 12-cavity muffin tray.
  • Whisk mashed sweet potato, eggs, and cottage cheese.
  • Add flour, baking powder, and spices; mix well.
  • Fold in green onions, jalapenos, and most cheese.
  • Divide batter into muffin cups, top with remaining cheese, and bake 23-27 minutes.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Calories: 150kcal
Cost: $12
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Muffins, Savory, sweet potato