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Savory Muffins with Smoked Salmon and Cheddar

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These savory muffins with smoked salmon and cheddar are easy to make but also easy to impress. Topped with pink peppercorns for added color and flavor.

savory muffins cut in half with smoked salmon and cheddar cream cheese on a blue plate

Savory muffins are so versatile because they can go with breakfast or dinner and they could even BE lunch. The combination here is awesome- cheddar cheese, smoked salmon, chives or dill, and pink peppercorns. The result is a Scandanavian-inspired muffin that’s not at all fussy to make. Everything is just folded together in a bowl before baking. The hard part is deciding whether to make them in a muffin pan (regular or jumbo), a loaf cake, or in my case, a small cheesecake pan.

The smoked salmon is salty and sweet with a creamy texture that pairs nicely with the smooth flavor of the cheese. The flavors are enhanced further by the hint of fresh dill (Chives would be equally tasty, though different in flavor).

savory muffins from above with pink peppercorns on top. Tied with kitchen twine

 

Using pink peppercorns in the recipe is essential for their unique yet mild flavor and pretty color. Because the pink peppercorns aren’t very pungent (actually a berry, not a true peppercorn), I added a bit of freshly ground black pepper as well.

These savory muffins hold together well and have a buttery flavor without any toppings or spread. But they’re even more tasty with a nice ricotta, cream cheese or cremé frâiche. A perfect accompaniment for anything from a casual brunch to a fancy prime rib dinner.

smoked salmon muffins on a wooden platter

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Savory Muffins with Smoked Salmon, Chives and Cheddar

Easy to make, these hearty cakes can be made in muffin tins or as a loaf. Feature it at a dinner or brunch buffet. Serve with extra smoked salmon on the side and ricotta cheese mixed with freshly grated horseradish. Or just serve it with good-quality butter.
Course Muffins and quick bread
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Calories 2577
Author Good Dinner Mom

Ingredients 

  • 3 oz. smoked wild salmon
  • Handful of fresh dill or chives
  • 2 Tablespoons pink peppercorns, plus extra for sprinkling on top
  • 3 eggs, room temperature
  • 6 Tablespoons milk
  • 6 Tablespoons oil of your choice, olive, avocado or vegetable
  • 1 ½ cups flour
  • 1 ½ cups grated cheese, such as mild cheddar
  • 3 teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Condiments:

  • Butter or ricotta cheese mixed with freshly grated horseradish to taste. Also delicious with extra smoked salmon on top of the ricotta cheese. May substitute cream cheese or creme fraiche for the ricotta.

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350F degrees. Butter and flour jumbo or regular muffin tins, or spray with non-stick cooking spray that has flour in it.

Cook's Note:

  • I made mine in a small multiple cheesecake pan. Each cup measures 2" deep x 3" diameter. Jumbo muffin tin would yield the same sized cakes.
  • Chop 3 ounces salmon into small pieces. Coarsely chop handful dill or chives. Using a mortar and pestle or coffee grinder, grind 2 Tablespoons peppercorns (Save out a few for sprinkling on the cakes).
  • Combine 3 eggs, 6 Tablespoons milk, and 6 Tablespoons oil in a large mixing bowl and beat together.
  • With a rubber spatula, fold in 1 ½ cups flour, 1 ½ cups cheese, 3 ounces salmon, dill or chives, and peppercorns. Stir to combine.
  • Gently fold in 3 teaspoons baking powder and ¼ teaspoon black pepper.
  • Transfer to the prepared pan, filling about ¾ to top. Sprinkle with extra whole and crushed peppercorns, if desired.
  • Bake for 20-22 minutes, until tops are golden brown. Let cool about 5 minutes before turning out.
  • Serve with butter, extra smoked salmon or ricotta mixed with freshly grated horseradish.
  • These cakes are best served the day they are made, but can be refrigerated and served the next day. Take out of the fridge about an hour before serving to allow to come to room temperature.
  • This recipe makes 6 cakes if baking in a small cheesecake pan (each cup is 2" deep x 3" diameter)
  • Makes 6 jumbo muffins, or 12 regular size muffins, if using muffin tin.

Cook's Note:

  • You can also make this in a loaf pan, bake for approximately 45 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
Savory Muffins with Smoked Salmon, Chives and Cheddar
Amount Per Serving
Calories 2577 Calories from Fat 1476
% Daily Value*
Fat 164g252%
Saturated Fat 51g319%
Trans Fat 0.1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 16g
Monounsaturated Fat 81g
Cholesterol 742mg247%
Sodium 1672mg73%
Potassium 2173mg62%
Carbohydrates 179g60%
Fiber 13g54%
Sugar 6g7%
Protein 101g202%
Vitamin A 2615IU52%
Vitamin C 6mg7%
Calcium 2253mg225%
Iron 18mg100%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Recipe adapted from Cakes and Loaves cookbook.

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Published on April 1, 2016

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  1. Leslie says

    June 11, 2022 at 11:34 AM

    5 stars
    Delicious! Took me much longer to make including shopping time and prep, but well worth it. We made them to serve with Prosecco at a tasing party and everyone raved about them. We made a potato and marcapone ‘frosting’ and I used a frosting bag and big star tip to top each mini cupcake. We served them in silver liners and garnished them with a sprig of fennel, chives and a smoked salmon rose that I made and froze (the salmon rose only) until serving time. They we so pretty and delicious! Thank you for the recipe. My only struggle is amounts, I wish I’d known how much fennel and chives to use, mine turned out herb heavy but no complaints. (:

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    • Sally Humeniuk says

      June 13, 2022 at 11:05 AM

      Wow, Leslie! I would love to have seen a picture of these, you fancied them up so well. Thank you for making and serving them at your party, I’m shopping for the potato and mascarpone frosting ingredients as we speak. You made my day with this comment.

      Reply
  2. janet says

    May 25, 2022 at 6:15 AM

    5 stars
    Impressive recipe! As these baked, the kitchen smelled like a true Bistro. The muffins turned out moist and tasty.

    Reply
  3. stephanie brady says

    February 25, 2022 at 6:36 AM

    5 stars
    These were excellent! I put extra smoked salmon on them and they were delicious! Will definitely make them again!

    Reply
  4. Addy h says

    February 25, 2022 at 6:29 AM

    5 stars
    If you’re looking to impress, this recipe’s for you. Made exactly as the recipe is written and tried it with the ricotta mixed with chives and they were AMAING! My family gobbled them up and asked for them to be added weekly. Thank you Sally for a wonderful recipe!

    Reply
  5. Olive Briggs says

    September 12, 2018 at 8:57 PM

    Quiche also appears to be quite a staple within our weekly evening meal selections. They have been simple, economical and can take on any taste you desire with all the elements you’ll add. Thanks for sharing this amazing recipe with us.

    Reply
  6. Kevin | Keviniscooking says

    April 1, 2016 at 12:53 PM

    Oh my friend. This palette of flavors is perfect. So well done and who can resist muffins like this? Not me!

    Reply
    • Sally says

      April 2, 2016 at 8:55 AM

      Thanks Kevin! Knowing you, I’ll bet you find a way to make them even more spectacular ;).

      Reply
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