Japanese Curry Cheesy Muffins (Printable Version)

Soft muffins with Japanese curry, gooey cheese, and veggies—perfect for breakfast or as a flavorful snack.

# Ingredient List:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 2 tablespoons Japanese curry powder

→ Wet Ingredients

06 - 2 large eggs
07 - 1 cup whole milk
08 - 1/2 cup plain yogurt
09 - 1/4 cup vegetable oil
10 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce

→ Vegetables

11 - 1/2 cup finely diced cooked potatoes
12 - 1/2 cup grated carrot
13 - 1/2 cup finely chopped green onion

→ Cheese

14 - 1 1/4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
15 - 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease each cavity.
02 - Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and curry powder together in a large mixing bowl until thoroughly blended.
03 - In a separate bowl, beat together eggs, milk, yogurt, vegetable oil, and soy sauce until mixture is smooth and homogenous.
04 - Add wet mixture to the dry ingredients and gently mix until just combined, taking care not to overwork the batter.
05 - Fold in diced potatoes, grated carrot, chopped green onion, and both cheeses, reserving 1/4 cup of mozzarella for topping.
06 - Divide batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups. Sprinkle reserved mozzarella cheese on top of each portion.
07 - Bake for 22 to 25 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
08 - Allow muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely or serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Unique fusion of Japanese curry spices and cheesy goodness
  • Great for breakfast, snacks, or as a flavorful vegetarian side dish
02 -
  • These muffins freeze well; reheat in the oven for best texture
  • Substitute sweet potato for regular potato for a sweeter flavor
03 -
  • Use Japanese curry powder for authentic flavor
  • Do not overmix batter to keep muffins tender
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