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When you hear the word muffins, you might think of chocolate or blueberry, but there’s another category worth exploring: savory muffins! Whether you’re craving something with meat, cheese, chicken, or just want some fresh ideas, we’ve got you covered with these amazing savory muffin recipes. They’re easy to make and maybe a little too easy to eat!

Savory Breakfast Muffins

Savoury egg muffuns with hard boiled egg on the inside.
Savoury Breakfast Muffins with Soft Boiled Eggs, Sausage and Cheese. Photo credit: xoxobella.

Soft yolk savory breakfast muffins with turkey sausage make a tasty as well as healthy breakfast. Combining soft-boiled eggs, sausage, and cheese results in this yummy breakfast to go. And of course, it makes a hearty change from cereal!
Get the Recipe: Savoury Breakfast Muffins with Soft Boiled Eggs, Sausage and Cheese

Spicy Baked Salmon Sushi Muffins

Spicy baked salmon sushi muffins, which have been viral on Tik Tok lately, are bite sized sushi rice muffins with lots of flavour appeal. This Tik Tok recipe for a salmon appetizer is simple to prepare and, if you love Japanese inspired food with a fun twist, you’ll love it.
Spicy Baked Salmon Sushi Muffins. Photo credit: xoxobella.

Experience the latest viral TikTok food trend with spicy baked salmon sushi muffins. Simple and flavourful bite-sized sushi rice treats.
Get the Recipe: Spicy Baked Salmon Sushi Muffins

Pizza Muffins

Six savory muffins topped with melted cheese and cherry tomatoes, garnished with parsley on a white plate.
Pizza Muffins. Photo credit: Dinner At The Zoo.

These pizza muffins are crescent roll cups filled with pizza sauce, cheese, and pepperoni, then baked to golden brown perfection.
Get the Recipe: Pizza Muffins

Good Veggie Muffins

Close-up of savory baked vegetable muffins topped with pumpkin seeds on a dark surface.
Good Veggie Muffins. Photo credit: Cook Republic.

Breakfast Veggie Muffins packed with carrot, leek, spinach, spring onions, quinoa, spelt, oats, spices – lots of delicious goodness!
Get the Recipe: Good Veggie Muffins

jalapeño Cheddar Cornbread Muffins

Freshly baked savory jalapeño muffins in a muffin tin, garnished with sliced jalapeños and shredded cheese, placed on a table.
jalapeño cheddar cornbread muffins. Photo credit: Barley & Sage.

These jalapeno cheddar cornbread muffins have a light and fluffy cornbread base loaded with corn, jalapenos and cheddar cheese!
Get the Recipe: Jalapeño Cheddar Cornbread Muffins

Zucchini Cornbread Muffins

A platter of savory muffins just out of the oven, filled with cheese and green onions, some ingredients visible on the side.
zucchini cornbread muffins. Photo credit: Barley & Sage.

These zucchini cornbread muffins have a light and fluffy cornbread base loaded with shredded zucchini, corn, and cheddar cheese!
Get the Recipe: Zucchini Cornbread Muffins

Savory Vegetable Muffins

Savory muffins with green vegetables in a pink lunch box.
Savoury Vegetable Muffins. Photo credit: Emily Leary.

These irresistible savory vegetable muffins are packed with flavor thanks to Cheddar cheese, sage, garlic, cumin and plenty of vegetables. They’re perfect to make at the weekend and then enjoy in packed lunches.
Get the Recipe: Savory Vegetable Muffins

Jalapeno Muffins

A savory muffin on a plate, sliced open with melting butter on top and crumbs around.
Jalapeno Muffins. Photo credit: The Honour System.

Spice it up with these irresistible Jalapeño Muffins. These savory morsels are a perfect blend of spicy jalapeños and melty cheese.
Get the Recipe: Jalapeno Muffins

BBQ Beef And Quinoa Baby Meatloaf Muffins

Individual savory meatloaf muffins topped with glaze and garnished with herbs on a speckled plate.
BBQ Beef And Quinoa Baby Meatloaf Muffins. Photo credit: Haute & Healthy Living.

These BBQ Beef and Quinoa Baby Meatloaf Muffins make a healthy and protein-packed dinner. So easy and freezer-friendly!
Get the Recipe: BBQ Beef And Quinoa Baby Meatloaf Muffins

Stuffing Muffins Recipe (Make-Ahead)

A close-up of a serving of savory muffins with herbs and dried cranberries.
Stuffing Muffins Recipe (Make-Ahead). Photo credit: Chew Out Loud.

Stuffing Muffins are a deliciously fun way to enjoy your holiday stuffing. This stuffing recipe is easy and make-ahead, so your holiday is easier.
Get the Recipe: Stuffing Muffins Recipe (Make-Ahead)

Easy Pot Pie Muffins

Easy Pot Pie Muffins.
Easy Pot Pie Muffins. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Easy Pot Pie Muffins are the best, tasty, individual, mini chicken pot pies with biscuits recipe with chopped chicken or any cooked or leftover meat.
Get the Recipe: Easy Pot Pie Muffins

Mini Corn Dog Muffins

A plate of savory cornbread muffins with hot dog slices on top, served with a side of ketchup.
Mini Corn Dog Muffins. Photo credit: Princess Pinky Girl.

Mini Corn Dog Muffins are the perfect blend of savory and sweet. Ready in minutes using only a corn muffin mix, egg, milk, and hotdogs.
Get the Recipe: Mini Corn Dog Muffins

Einkorn Pizza Muffins

A dish of savory muffins served with a side of red sauce.
Einkorn Pizza Muffins. Photo credit: Live Simply.

Homemade einkorn muffins with a pizza-inspired twist. An einkorn flour-based muffin with the flavors of your favorite pizza!
Get the Recipe: Einkorn Pizza Muffins

Corn Muffins With Cheese And Bacon

Corn Muffins With Cheese And Bacon.
Corn Muffins With Cheese And Bacon. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

This is it if you’re looking for the best corn muffin recipe. Savory corn muffins with bacon, cheese, and onion are perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
Get the Recipe: Corn Muffins With Cheese And Bacon

Cheddar Cheese And Olive Oil Savory Muffins

A close-up image of a freshly baked savory muffin in a colorful cupcake liner on a ceramic plate.
Cheddar Cheese And Olive Oil Savory Muffins. Photo credit: Averie Cooks.

This recipe could support the addition of a few vegetables or even extra protein if you’re so inclined. Corn, bell peppers, spinach, artichokes, beans, precooked shredded chicken, canned salmon or tuna stirred in.
Get the Recipe: Cheddar Cheese And Olive Oil Savory Muffins

Pumpkin Popovers

Savory muffins in a ceramic bowl.
Pumpkin Popovers. Photo credit: Britney Breaks Bread.

This pumpkin popovers recipe is savory, herby, and cheesy! It has parmesan, sage and rosemary, and pumpkin puree to usher in the Fall vibes.
Get the Recipe: Pumpkin Popovers

Sweet Honey Cornbread Muffins

Sweet Honey Cornbread Muffins. Photo credit: A Full Living.

Whether you’re enjoying them as a snack or serving them as a dessert, these muffins are sure to please. The golden crust on the outside gives way to a moist and fluffy interior, and the addition of honey adds a touch of sweetness that perfectly complements the hearty corn flavor. Indulge in these cornbread muffins for a delightful and comforting treat that will leave you craving more.
Get the Recipe: Sweet Honey Cornbread Muffins

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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