Muffins with Feta and Salmon

Here is a recipe for delicious savory muffins with feta and salmon, featuring an Italian touch noticeable in the use of fresh, high-quality ingredients. Remember to check that you have all the ingredients before starting.

Ingredients

• 150 g flour
• 2 eggs
• 80 ml milk
• 50 ml extra virgin olive oil
• 100 g feta
• 100 g smoked salmon
• 1 packet baking powder for savory preparations (about 16 g)
• Salt to taste
• Pepper to taste
• Fresh chopped chives (optional)

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C.
2. In a large bowl, beat the eggs with a pinch of salt and pepper until you obtain a homogeneous mixture.
3. Add the milk and extra virgin olive oil, continuing to stir.
4. Incorporate the sifted flour with the baking powder, mixing to avoid lumps.
5. Cut the feta into cubes and add it to the mixture.
6. Cut the smoked salmon into strips and combine it with the other ingredients. If desired, add the chopped chives for a touch of freshness.
7. Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease and flour the cavities if the tin is silicone or metal.
8. Fill each cavity with the mixture up to 3/4 of its height.
9. Bake the muffins in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
10. Let them cool before serving.

Fun Facts

Smoked salmon is an ingredient widely used in Nordic countries and is appreciated in Italy mainly as an ingredient for appetizers and first courses, such as risottos or pasta with salmon. The combination with feta is not typical of Italian cuisine but can offer an interesting contrast of flavors, especially if you choose a good-quality feta.

Muffins with feta and salmon are an excellent choice for a brunch or appetizer. If you want to add an even more Italian touch, you could replace the salmon with bresaola and the feta with soft goat cheese, for an equally rich but decidedly more Mediterranean flavor.