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Aimee from Homemaker on a Budget presents 5-ingredient meat and cheese muffins from pancake mix.

5-Ingredient Meat and Cheese Muffins From Pancake Mix

When I need to quickly make my kids a nourishing lunch, we turn to savory muffins made with pancake mix. They are such a treat and are definitely as much of a hit as Lunchables!
Serving Size 12 muffins

Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound ground beef, cooked season with salt and pepper
  • 1 cup shredded cheese We use Kerrygold brand
  • 2 cups pancake mix
  • 1 3/4 cups milk
  • 2 eggs

(Optional) Additional Add-Ins

  • 1 cup cooked vegetables diced: onion, tomatoes, zucchini, corn, olives, carrots, peas
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 cup beans
  • 1/4 cup avocado oil or melted butter (omit 1/4 cup milk)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees, and line a muffin pan with muffin cups.
  • Cook ground beef or whatever protein you choose to use.
  • Shred cheese. Freshly shredded cheese is best, as pre-shredded cheese contains food starch.
  • In a bowl, whisk together pancake mix, milk, and eggs.
  • Stir in meat and cheese.
  • Fill muffin cups all the way to the top with batter. Fill all 12 cups totally full.
  • Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes, or until lightly golden brown on top, and firm to the touch.
  • If serving for lunch, consider serving with apple slices and carrot sticks.

Notes

We use Azure Standard Pancake Mix and love it. We use both the multi-grain and buckwheat. 
You can also make your own pancake mix by following this recipe:
  • 8 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup coconut sugar
  • 1/2 cup baking powder
  • 4 tsp baking soda
  • 2 tsp salt
Mix well, and store in a glass jar.