This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

　　

Ingredients

Makes 12 muffins

　　1 cup whole milk

　　4 ounces soft mild goat cheese

　　1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

　　1 tablespoon baking powder

　　1 1/2 teaspoons sugar

　　1/2 teaspoon salt

　　3/4 stick (6 tablespoons) unsalted butter

　　1 large egg

　　1 bunch scallions

　　

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400°F. and butter twelve 1/3-cup muffin cups.

　　

Step 2

In a small bowl stir together 2 tablespoons milk and goat cheese until combined. Into a bowl sift together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. Melt butter and in another small bowl whisk together with remaining milk and egg. Finely chop enough scallions to measure 1 cup. Stir butter mixture and scallions into flour mixture until just combined. Divide half of batter evenly among muffin cups and top each with about 2 teaspoons goat cheese filling. Divide remaining batter over filling. Bake muffins in middle of oven until golden and a tester comes out clean, about 20 minutes.