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This delicious recipe for beer cheese muffins comes together in under an hour and is a great savory snack or sidekick to soups, chili, and stews. The muffins are loaded with delicious spices and herbs and are buzzing with your favorite beer. If you love making a beer bread recipe or classic beer cheese soup, then you’ve got to try these little savory muffin beer bites. They’re also a great base recipe when you have extra cheese, herbs and beer to use up!

Beer cheese muffins stacked on a wooden board, accompanied by butter and chives. A beer bottle is blurred in the background along with a blue cloth and a salt shaker.

Whether you’re a beer drinker or not, you’ve got to try these beer cheese muffins – packed with fresh herbs, gooey cheese and loads of hoppy taste.

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Why You’ll Love It

Rich and cheesy: The muffins are packed with sharp cheddar cheese with a bold and satisfying flavor.
Moist and tender: Thanks to melted butter and beer, they have a moist texture that is simply irresistible.
Versatile snack: Perfect as a snack on their own or as a side to soups, salads or hearty dishes.
Enjoyable warm or cold: Delicious when served fresh out of the oven or even at room temperature, making them a convenient option for any occasion.

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Beer Cheese Bread Muffin Ingredients

A complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below.

All-purpose flour: The foundation of these muffins.
Baking powder: Ensures they are light and fluffy; check that your batch is super fresh.
Ground cumin: It goes really well with the sharp cheddar and green chiles.
Beer: Adds depth of flavor and a subtle malty sweetness. It also helps the muffins rise. Use your favorite beer!
Unsalted butter: Melted butter gives the batter its richness and keeps the green chili beer cheese muffins moist.
Diced green chiles:  Provides a mild heat and a pop of flavor that pairs perfectly with the sharp cheddar.
Honey: Adds a hint of sweetness for balance.
Shredded sharp cheddar cheese: The star ingredient; don’t skimp on the cheese!
Minced fresh chives: Adds a fresh, mild onion yumminess and a touch of color.

Ingredients for a recipe are laid out on a marble surface: flour, shredded cheese, a beer bottle (perfect for beer cheese muffins), butter, green onions, a small bowl of honey, canned chiles, and small bowls of spices and baking powder.

How to Make Beer Cheese Muffins

For more detailed instructions with weights and measurements, jump to the printable recipe card.

Combine dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, kosher salt, and ground cumin. Mix thoroughly.
Incorporate beer: Slowly pour the beer into the flour mixture, stirring gently until all ingredients are combined into a smooth batter.
Add wet ingredients: Mix in the melted unsalted butter, diced green chiles (drained), honey, shredded cheese and minced fresh chives. Stir until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
Bake until done: Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups. Bake the muffins and cool.

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Substitutions and Variations

Mini muffins: Make bite-sized versions for appetizers or party snacks, adjusting the baking time.
Vegetarian twist: Add diced bell peppers, onions, or spinach for added texture and flavor,
Cheese variations: Swap sharp cheddar with other cheeses like gruyère, pepper jack, or smoked gouda.
Spice levels: Adjust the amount of green chiles or choose spicier peppers like jalapeños for something even hotter.
Herby add-ins:  Deepen this beer muffins recipe with extra herbs like parsley, cilantro, or thyme for next-level delicious flavor.

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Serving Suggestions

Appetizer: Serve these beer muffins as an appetizer with flavored butter.
Main: Make Italian bean soup, this ham and bean soup or my creamy meatball stew, and serve this beer bread muffins recipe as a side to them. This chicken pot pie soup is also really good.
Dessert: End off with my lemon blueberry cobbler or an easy lemon tart.

Two savory beer cheese bread muffins stacked on top of each other on a wooden surface with a knife and a bit of spreadable butter in front. Other muffins are visible in the background.

How to Store Beer Cheese Muffins

Store: Keep leftovers in the refrigerator in a clean, airtight container or jar for up to 1 week.
Freezer: To freeze, individually wrap cooled muffins tightly in plastic wrap and place in a freezer-safe container or bag for up to 2 or 3 months.
Thaw: Thaw frozen muffins overnight in the refrigerator or at room temperature for a few hours before reheating.
Reheat: Reheat muffins in a preheated oven at 350°F for 10-15 minutes or until warmed through. Alternatively, microwave on high for 30 to 60 seconds per muffin until heated.

Close-up of savory beer cheese muffins with green chiles, with one muffin broken in half to reveal its soft, textured interior. Other muffins are stacked behind it.

Top Tips

Beer selection: Choose a beer that you would usually enjoy drinking—lighter beers for a milder taste or darker ones for a richer beer taste.
Mixing technique: Mix the batter gently after adding beer to avoid over-mixing, which can give you dense muffins.
Cheese distribution: Spread shredded cheese evenly throughout the muffin batter to ensure that every muffin has a gooey, cheesy bite.
Greasing muffin tin: Properly grease each muffin cup or use paper liners to prevent sticking and make sure they pop out easily from their tins.

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Beer Muffins FAQs

Can I make these muffins gluten-free? 

Yes, you can use a gluten-free flour blend instead of all-purpose flour. Make sure all other ingredients are also gluten-free to accommodate dietary preferences.

Can I use non-alcoholic beer in this recipe? 

Yes, regular beer can be swapped for non-alcoholic beer without significantly altering the muffins’ flavor or texture.

How do I know when the muffins are done baking? 

Insert a toothpick into the center of a muffin; if it comes out clean or with a few crumbs, they’re ready. The tops should also be golden brown.

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Beer Bread Muffins Recipe

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5 from 4 votes

Beer Cheese Muffins

By: Bella Bucchiotti
Whether you’re a beer drinker or not, you’ve got to try these beer cheese muffins – packed with fresh herbs, gooey cheese and loads of hoppy taste.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins

Equipment

Ingredients 

  • 2¾ Cups all purpose flour
  • 4 Teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 Teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 Teaspoon ground cumin
  • 12 Ounces beer, any kind
  • 5 Tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 4 Ounces green chiles, diced, drained
  • 2 Tablespoons honey
  • 1½ Cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 2 Tablespoons chives, fres, minced

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and grease a 12-muffin tin.
  • Mix together flour, baking powder, salt and cumin in a large mixing bowl until well combined.
  • Pour the beer slowly into the flour and mix until combined.
  • Mix the melted butter, chiles, honey, cheddar and chives into the batter.
  • Divide batter between your muffin trays. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until cooked through.
  • Serve warm.

Notes

Beer selection: Choose a beer that you would usually enjoy drinking—lighter beers for a milder taste or darker ones for a richer beer taste.
Mixing technique: Mix the batter gently after adding beer to avoid over-mixing, which can give you dense muffins.
Cheese distribution: Spread shredded cheese evenly throughout the muffin batter to ensure that every muffin has a gooey, cheesy bite.
Greasing muffin tin: Properly grease each muffin cup or use paper liners to prevent sticking and make sure they pop out easily from their tins.

Nutrition

Calories: 231kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 462mg | Potassium: 57mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 311IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 187mg | Iron: 2mg
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Ingredients for a recipe are laid out on a marble surface: flour, shredded cheese, a beer bottle (perfect for beer cheese muffins), butter, green onions, a small bowl of honey, canned chiles, and small bowls of spices and baking powder.
A glass bowl filled with a mixture of flour, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon rests on a marble surface, ready to be transformed into delicious beer cheese muffins.
A glass bowl containing dough mixture, showing yeast activation with bubbles on top, sits on a marble surface next to a wooden spoon coated in flour—ready to transform into aromatic beer cheese muffins.
A glass bowl with shredded cheddar cheese, green chilies, green onions, and a mixture of ingredients perfect for beer cheese muffins. A wooden spoon rests beside the bowl on a marble surface.
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A muffin tin containing twelve savory beer cheese muffins, each topped with melted cheese, sits on a marbled surface.

Check out this irresistible recipe for beer cheese muffins that takes less than an hour to whip up! Do you love beer bread? Then these savory treats are perfect for you. Great with soups and stews, packed with flavorful spices and herbs, and infused with your favorite beer. Plus, they’re a fantastic way to use up extra cheese, herbs and beer you might have on hand!

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Bella Bucchiotti

Bella Bucchiotti is a Canadian-based syndicated food, travel, and lifestyle writer, photographer, and creator at xoxoBella. She founded xoxoBella in 2015, where she shares her love for food, dogs, sustainability, fitness, crafts, outdoor adventures, travel, and philanthropy to encourage others to run the extra mile, try new recipes, visit unfamiliar places, and stand for a cause. Bella creates stress-free and family-friendly recipes for weeknight dinners and festive feasts.

 

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5 from 4 votes

4 Comments

  1. 5 stars
    I am usually a sweet muffin kind of gal, but this one was so good I am looking forward to making them again.

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