Cheeseburger Muffins
All the flavors of a cheeseburger in a quick meal prep muffin? Yes, please! These are savory, cheesy, and pack in 16 grams of protein each.
Servings 12 muffins
Calories 249kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb Walden Local 80/20 ground beef
- ½ cup chopped yellow onion
- 3 cups spinach
- 1 cup low fat cottage cheese (1%, or whatever you have on hand)
- ¼ cup BBQ sauce
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups whole wheat flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp salt (plus an extra pinch to season the beef)
- ¼ tsp pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup chopped pickles
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line a 12-count muffin tin with silicone liners (or grease paper liners or the muffin tin well – they tend to stick otherwise).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef and onion. Season with a pinch of salt. Cook for about 6-8 minutes, until meat is just browned. Drain oil, then pour the beef and onion into a bowl.
- Add the spinach, cottage cheese, BBQ sauce, olive oil, and eggs to a blender. Blend until well combined, then pour into the bowl with the beef and onion.
- In another mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined. Fold in the cheese and pickles. (Batter will be thick; this is normal).
- Divide batter into the muffin tin and bake at 375 degrees F for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick pulls clean from the center. Let cool for a few minutes then enjoy!
Notes
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave for about 20-30 seconds, until warm.
- These can be frozen for up to 3 months for best quality. Reheat in the microwave until warm.
Nutrition
Calories: 249kcal