Muffins, are soft sweets, served in single portions, typical of the Anglo-Saxon tradition, today very popular also in Italy. With Pumpkin Muffins with Pecorino Romano, I wanted to offer you a savory version, equally soft and appetizing. Great for buffet dinners, brunch…, but also at breakfast, for those like me, who prefer savory over sweet.
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 30 Minutes
- Cooking time: 35 Minutes
- Portions: 8 servings
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups Flour
- 6 oz cleaned pumpkin
- 1 clove Garlic
- 1 bunch Parsley
- to taste salt and chili pepper
- 2 Eggs
- 2 3/4 oz grated pecorino
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup Milk
- 1 teaspoon baking powder for savory cakes
- to taste salted pistachios
How to prepare Pumpkin Muffins with Pecorino Romano
To prepare Pumpkin Muffins with Pecorino Romano, organize your workspace with all the ingredients already measured out, so you have everything at hand.
Sauté the garlic clove and diced pumpkin with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.
Cook for about 30 minutes, or until the pumpkin has turned almost into a purée.
After letting it cool slightly, mash it with a fork or blend it with a hand blender.
Add the eggs, milk, and extra virgin olive oil to the pumpkin and mix well.
In another bowl, place the flour, grated Pecorino Romano, salt, pepper, baking powder, and stir carefully.
Combine the two mixtures and blend until you get a homogeneous consistency.
Preheat the oven to 350°F, and in the meantime, line the muffin tins with liners.
Fill them with a few tablespoons of batter and insert a small piece of Pecorino Romano in the center of each muffin.
Level well and sprinkle with coarsely crushed pistachios.
Bake in a static oven at 350°F for about 20 minutes.
Serve your Pumpkin Muffins with Pecorino Romano only when they have cooled slightly.
Notes
Tips and Variations:
You can store the Muffins for a few days, but inside a paper bag for bread, or a glass container.
If you like to feel the pieces of pumpkin, mash it only with the fork.
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