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Catherine Fulvio's Pesto, Cheese & Tomato Muffin Cups

Catherine's Pesto, Cheese & Tomato Muffin Cups
Catherine's Pesto, Cheese & Tomato Muffin Cups

Catherine says: "These are easy to whip up on the morning, and they look stunning in the little cups!"

Ingredients

  • 160g plain flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 120ml milk
  • 60g melted butter
  • 4 tablespoon parmesan, grated
  • 3 sundried tomato halves, finely chopped
  • 3 tablespoons basil pesto
  • 2 teaspoons chopped thyme
  • melted butter, for brushing
  • parmesan shavings, for decorating

Method

Catherine says: "These are easy to whip up on the morning, and they look stunning in the little cups!"

  1. Pre-heat the oven to 200°C/Fan 180°C/Gas 6. Brush 4 breakfast cups with melted butter. Sift the flour, baking powder and salt into a medium bowl.
  2. Stir in the eggs, milk and butter and mix well.
  3. Fold in the parmesan, sundried tomatoes, pesto and thyme. Add a little extra water if the mix is too stiff. 
  4. Spoon the mixture into the cups, place on a baking tray and bake for 14 to 15 minutes until well risen and golden or until a skewer is inserted and comes out clean.
  5. Remove from the oven and leave to cool. Serve with crispy bacon, slices of cheese and tomato relish.