Here’s a simple and tasty recipe for Loaded Pimento Cups (Mini Muffins)—great for snacks, parties, or lunchboxes.
🧁 Loaded Pimento Mini Muffin Cups
🧀 Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup oil or melted butter
- 1/2 cup grated cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1/2 cup chopped red pepper (pimento-style)
- 2 tbsp chopped onion (optional)
- 2 tbsp chopped green chili or jalapeño (optional)
- 1/2 tsp paprika or chili flakes (optional)
👩🍳 Method
1. Prepare batter
- Mix flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl
- In another bowl, whisk eggs, milk, and oil
- Combine wet and dry ingredients
- Stir until smooth (don’t overmix)
2. Add fillings
- Fold in cheese, red pepper, onion, and spices
- Mix gently
3. Bake mini cups
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F)
- Grease a mini muffin tray
- Pour batter into each cup (about 3/4 full)
- Bake for 15–20 minutes until golden
🧀 Serving ideas
- Serve warm as snacks
- Dip in ketchup, mayo, or garlic sauce
- Great for breakfast or tea-time
💡 Tips
- Add chicken or corn for extra flavor
- Use spicy pimento for a stronger kick
- Sprinkle extra cheese on top before baking
🧠 Bottom line
Loaded pimento mini muffins are soft, cheesy, and flavorful bite-sized snacks that are easy to customize.
If you want, I can also give you:
- no-oven stovetop version
- high-protein gym snack version 💪
- or super spicy street-style version 🌶️
