Save Savory, fluffy cheddar muffins with tangy dill pickles, baked and served on skewers for a playful, crowd-pleasing appetizer or snack.
I first tried these at a summer barbecue and they disappeared within minutes. Everyone loves how the tangy pickles and rich cheddar combine in every bite.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour: 2 cups (250 g)
- Baking powder: 2 tsp
- Baking soda: 1/2 tsp
- Salt: 1/2 tsp
- Black pepper: 1/4 tsp
- Dried dill or fresh dill: 1/2 tsp dried or 1 tbsp fresh, chopped
- Sharp cheddar cheese, shredded: 1 cup (120 g)
- Butter, melted and cooled: 1/4 cup (60 g)
- Eggs: 2 large
- Buttermilk: 3/4 cup (180 ml)
- Dill pickle juice: 1/4 cup (60 ml) from the pickle jar
- Chopped dill pickles: 1/2 cup (90 g)
- Whole baby dill pickles: 12 for assembly
- Small cubes cheddar cheese: 12 cubes (approx. 1/2 inch each) for assembly
- Wooden skewers or toothpicks: 12 for assembly
Instructions
- Prep Oven:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a mini muffin tin with paper liners or grease well.
- Mix Dry Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, pepper, and dill.
- Add Cheese and Pickles:
- Stir in the shredded cheddar and chopped pickles.
- Mix Wet Ingredients:
- In another bowl, whisk the eggs, buttermilk, melted butter, and pickle juice until well combined.
- Combine Mixtures:
- Add wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix gently until just combined (do not overmix).
- Spoon Batter:
- Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared mini muffin tin, filling each cavity about 3/4 full.
- Bake:
- Bake for 15–18 minutes or until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool Muffins:
- Let muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Assemble Skewers:
- To assemble, thread one mini muffin, one baby dill pickle, and one cheddar cube onto each skewer.
- Serve:
- Serve immediately, or refrigerate and serve within 24 hours for best texture.
Save My kids love helping thread the muffins and pickles onto skewers after school. It always turns snack time into a mini party.
Required Tools
Mini muffin tin, mixing bowls, whisk, measuring cups, and wooden skewers are all you need to make these skewers come together with ease.
Allergen Information
These muffin skewers contain wheat, milk, and eggs. For sensitive diets, check all packaging for hidden allergens.
Nutritional Information
Each skewer has about 120 calories, 7 g total fat, 10 g carbohydrates, and 5 g protein.
Save These skewers are perfect for parties or lunchboxes. Get creative with cheeses and dips for your own signature version.
Recipe Questions & Answers
- → Can I use fresh dill instead of dried?
Yes, fresh dill provides brighter flavor. Use about 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill in place of dried dill.
- → What cheese alternatives work in this dish?
Pepper jack or Swiss offer unique flavors, making excellent alternatives to cheddar cheese.
- → How can I ensure muffins stay fluffy?
Avoid overmixing the batter and bake until just golden for light, fluffy muffins every time.
- → Can these skewers be made ahead?
You can assemble and refrigerate them; for best texture, serve within 24 hours of preparing.
- → What dipping sauces pair well?
Ranch and spicy mustard dips both complement the savory, tangy muffins and pickles wonderfully.
- → Are these suitable for vegetarians?
Yes, the ingredients are vegetarian-friendly. Always double-check cheese and pickle labels for additives.