Tomatoes aren’t just for salads and sauces. These Tomato, Cheddar & Herb Savoury Muffins are a great way to use fresh tomatoes in something a little different.
Ideal for lunchboxes, picnics or an afternoon snack, they can be made ahead of time and enjoyed warm or cold.
Ingredients
- 200g cherry tomatoes, quartered
- 250g self-raising flour
- 100g mature cheddar, grated
- 2 eggs
- 150ml milk
- 75ml olive oil
- 1 tsp dried mixed herbs
- Small handful of fresh chives
- Pinch of salt
- Black pepper
Method
- Preheat the oven to 180°C and line a muffin tin with cases.
- Add the flour, cheese, herbs, salt and pepper to a large bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk and olive oil.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and gently combine.
- Fold through the chopped tomatoes and fresh chives, taking care not to overmix.
- Divide the mixture between the muffin cases.
- Bake for approximately 20–25 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Perfect for Summer Days Out
These muffins are particularly handy during the summer holidays. Make a batch in advance and you’ve got an easy addition to lunchboxes, picnics or days out.
The tomatoes add little bursts of freshness and sweetness, while mature cheddar provides plenty of savoury flavour.
You can also experiment with the recipe by adding sweetcorn, finely chopped peppers or a little feta.
Fresh British tomatoes are incredibly versatile, and recipes like this show that they don’t always need to be the obvious star of the plate. They can add flavour, moisture and colour to all sorts of everyday dishes.
