Cheese-Stuffed Savory Muffins 🧀✨

Cheese-Stuffed Savory Muffins 🧀✨

These Cheese-Stuffed Savory Muffins are warm, cheesy, and absolutely delicious! Made with flaky biscuit dough and a creamy, gooey cheese filling, they are perfect as a snack, appetizer, or side dish for any meal. With a golden, buttery crust and a melty cheese center, these muffins will be your new favorite comfort food.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

✔ Super Cheesy – A mix of mozzarella, cream cheese, and Parmesan for the ultimate cheese pull.
✔ Quick & Easy – Uses refrigerated biscuit dough for minimal prep.
✔ Perfect Snack or Side – Great for breakfast, lunch, or as a side for soups & pasta.
✔ Customizable – Add your favorite herbs, bacon, or jalapeños for extra flavor!
✔ Golden & Buttery – Topped with melted butter and fresh parsley for extra richness.

Cooking & Prep Times

⏱ Prep Time: 10 minutes
⏱ Cooking Time: 12–15 minutes
⏱ Total Time: 25 minutes
⏱ Servings: 8 muffins

Kitchen Equipment Needed

✅ Oven – Preheated to 375°F (190°C)
✅ Muffin Tin – Greased to prevent sticking
✅ Mixing Bowl – For the cheese filling
✅ Pastry Brush – To apply melted butter
✅ Spoon or Small Scoop – For adding cheese filling

Cheese-Stuffed Savory Muffins Recipe

Ingredients (Makes 8 Muffins)

✅ 1 can refrigerated biscuit dough (8 pieces)
✅ 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
✅ ½ cup cream cheese (softened)
✅ ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
✅ 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped, optional)
✅ 2 tbsp melted butter
✅ ¼ tsp garlic powder
✅ Salt, to taste

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the Oven

1️⃣ Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2️⃣ Grease a muffin tin to prevent sticking.

Step 2: Prepare the Cheese Filling

1️⃣ In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, shredded mozzarella, Parmesan, and garlic powder.
2️⃣ Mix well until all the cheeses are combined into a creamy filling.

Step 3: Stuff the Dough

1️⃣ Take each biscuit dough piece and flatten it slightly into a circle.
2️⃣ Place a tablespoon of cheese filling in the center of each dough piece.
3️⃣ Fold the dough over the filling and pinch the edges to completely seal the cheese inside.

Step 4: Arrange in the Muffin Tin

1️⃣ Place each stuffed biscuit seam-side down into the prepared muffin tin.
2️⃣ Make sure they have space to expand while baking.

Step 5: Add Buttery Topping

1️⃣ Brush the tops of the muffins with melted butter.
2️⃣ Sprinkle fresh parsley and a pinch of salt on top for extra flavor.

Step 6: Bake Until Golden & Bubbly

1️⃣ Bake for 12–15 minutes or until the muffins are golden brown and bubbly on top.
2️⃣ Let them cool for a few minutes before removing from the tin.

Step 7: Serve & Enjoy!

1️⃣ Serve warm for the ultimate cheese pull effect!
2️⃣ Enjoy as a snack, appetizer, or a side dish with soups, salads, or pasta.

Tips for the Best Cheese-Stuffed Muffins

✔ Seal the Dough Well – Prevent cheese from leaking out during baking.
✔ Use Room Temperature Cream Cheese – Makes mixing and stuffing easier.
✔ Extra Crispy? – Broil for 1-2 minutes at the end for a golden, crispy top.
✔ Make It Your Own – Add bacon bits, jalapeños, or sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor!

Serving Suggestions 🧀

🍲 Pair with Soups & Stews – Perfect with tomato soup or creamy potato soup.
🥗 Serve with Salads – Great with a fresh Caesar or Greek salad.
🍽 Breakfast Option – Enjoy with scrambled eggs & coffee for a hearty start.
🥖 Snack or Appetizer – Serve warm with garlic butter or marinara sauce for dipping.

Storage & Reheating Tips

📌 Refrigerate: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
📌 Reheat: Warm in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 5–7 minutes or microwave for 30 seconds.
📌 Freeze: Wrap muffins in plastic wrap & freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw & reheat before serving.

FAQs

1️⃣ Can I use homemade biscuit dough instead of canned?
Yes! You can use homemade biscuit or pizza dough—just roll and cut into portions.

2️⃣ What other cheeses can I use?
Try cheddar, provolone, Gouda, or Swiss for different flavors.

3️⃣ Can I add meat or veggies to the filling?
Absolutely! Add cooked bacon, ham, caramelized onions, or chopped spinach for variety.

4️⃣ Can I make these ahead of time?
Yes! Assemble the muffins and refrigerate them uncooked for up to 24 hours before baking.

5️⃣ How do I make them extra crispy?
Brush with more melted butter and bake for 2 extra minutes at the end.

Cheese-Stuffed Savory Muffins

Warm, cheesy, and golden-brown, these stuffed muffins are the perfect snack, appetizer, or side dish for any occasion!

Print Recipe Pin Recipe

Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 25 minutes mins

Equipment

• Oven (preheated to 375°F / 190°C)
• Muffin tin (greased)
• mixing bowl
• pastry brush
• Spoon or scoop

Ingredients

  

• 1 can refrigerated biscuit dough 8 pieces
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• ½ cup cream cheese softened
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped, optional
• 2 tbsp melted butter
• ¼ tsp garlic powder
• Salt to taste

Instructions

 

• 1️⃣ Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a muffin tin.
• 2️⃣ Mix cream cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan, and garlic powder in a bowl.
• 3️⃣ Flatten each biscuit dough piece, place cheese filling in the center, and seal the edges.
• 4️⃣ Place stuffed biscuits seam-side down in the muffin tin.
• 5️⃣ Brush tops with melted butter and sprinkle with parsley & salt.
• 6️⃣ Bake for 12–15 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
• 7️⃣ Let cool slightly, then serve warm & enjoy!

Notes

✔ Store in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat before serving.
✔ Customize with cheddar, Gouda, or jalapeños for extra flavor!
✔ Perfect as a snack, side dish, or appetizer.