Summer Peach, Basil & Cheddar Muffins

Ingredients

• 4 freshs peaches , cut into
• 4 teaspoons finely minced fresh basil
• cup brown sugar , divided
• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 1 cup shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese , such as Sargento Off the Block
• 0.5 cups butter , room temperature
• 2 large eggs , room temperature

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 12 cup muffin tin or line cups with paper liners.

2. 2

   Combine peaches, basil, and 1 tablespoon brown sugar in a bowl; set aside until sugar dissolves, about 15 minutes.

3. 3

   Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a large bowl; stir in 1 cup Cheddar cheese until evenly distributed.

4. 4

   Beat butter and remaining 7 tablespoons brown sugar together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Gently fold in peach mixture, then stir in flour mixture, a little at time, until just combined.

5. 5

   Spoon batter into the prepared muffin cups; sprinkle remaining ¼ cup Cheddar cheese over top.

6. 6

   Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into centers comes out clean, about 25 minutes.