Save Savory, tangy muffin bites featuring creamy cheese and zesty dill pickles—perfect for parties, snacks, or a unique appetizer.
I first made these Cream Cheese Dill Pickle Muffin Bites for a game night with friends and they disappeared faster than any other snack on the table.
Ingredients
- Dairy & Eggs: 115 g (4 oz) cream cheese, softened, 60 g (1/4 cup) unsalted butter, softened, 1 large egg, 60 ml (1/4 cup) whole milk
- Dry Ingredients: 125 g (1 cup) all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking powder, 1/4 tsp baking soda, 1/4 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- Vegetables & Pickles: 80 g (1/2 cup) finely chopped dill pickles, 1 tbsp pickle brine
- Herbs & Flavorings: 2 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped (or 2 tsp dried dill), 1 tbsp chives, finely chopped (optional)
- Cheese (for topping): 30 g (1/4 cup) shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Muffin Tin:
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a mini muffin tin or line with paper liners.
- Mix Cream Cheese & Butter:
- In a medium bowl, beat together cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
- Add Wet Ingredients:
- Add egg and milk, beat until well combined.
- Add Pickles & Herbs:
- Stir in pickle brine, chopped pickles, dill, and chives.
- Combine Dry Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and pepper.
- Fold Together:
- Add dry ingredients to wet mixture and fold gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fill Muffin Cups:
- Divide batter evenly among muffin cups. Top each with a pinch of cheddar cheese if desired.
- Bake:
- Bake for 16–18 minutes, or until golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool & Serve:
- Cool in tin 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Save Sharing these muffin bites with my family reminds me of cozy evenings spent together trying new flavors and laughing over the latest kitchen experiments.
Required Tools
Mini muffin tin, mixing bowls, electric mixer or whisk, measuring cups and spoons, spatula
Allergen Information
Contains dairy (cream cheese, butter, cheddar), egg, and gluten (flour). May contain traces of allergens if pickles or cheese are processed in shared facilities.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 85, Total Fat: 6 g, Carbohydrates: 6 g, Protein: 2 g (per muffin bite)
Save Enjoy these easy muffin bites straight from the oven or pack them up for delicious snacking anytime.
Recipe Questions & Answers
- → Can I use dried dill instead of fresh?
Yes, substitute 2 teaspoons dried dill for fresh, adjusting to taste for a robust herby flavor.
- → How can I make these muffin bites spicier?
Add a pinch of cayenne or some chopped jalapeños to the batter for extra heat.
- → Are these muffin bites vegetarian?
Yes, they contain dairy and eggs but no meat, making them suitable for a vegetarian diet.
- → What is the best way to serve muffin bites?
Serve them warm or at room temperature as appetizers, snacks, or party finger foods.
- → How should leftovers be stored?
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 3 days. Briefly reheat for best texture.
- → Can the cheddar topping be omitted?
Yes, omit the cheddar or use a different cheese to suit your preferences and dietary needs.