There is very little time left until the Christmas holidays arrive and many are the hosts who will soon begin to plan the menu for family meals. Organizing a Christmas lunch or dinner is very special, everything is prepared with great care and affection. Generally, Christmas foods tend to be different, with exclusive ingredients that are not used regularly, and this for children can be a problem.
For this reason, it is important to take into account if there will be children at the table and thus, you can organize an equally special menu for them. Savory muffins are a great idea for all kinds of occasions Specials, they can be prepared in hundreds of different ways and always with a delicious result. Whether for a Christmas dinner, for a birthday party or for any special day, a savory muffin is a perfect alternative.
Savory muffin recipes
Today we have prepared a selection of special salty muffins for children, with healthy, nutritious and delicious ingredients. Older guests will also sign up to try this delicious bite.
Egg and bacon muffins
This recipe can be served as a starter or first course for children's dinnerIt would even be a great idea for breakfast if you have guests at home.
You will need to a cupcake mold or muffins, plus:
- slices of sliced bread without crust, you can use bread with seeds and cereals or a more special variety
- slices of bacon smoked
- eggs
- shawl
With the help of a rolling pin or a clean bottle, flatten the slices of bread a little. Place a slice in each hole of the mold, helping with your fingers to shape it. Then add slices of bacon in the shape of a circle on the bread, creating a hole where to put the egg. By last, add a raw egg in each of the muffins, and add a pinch of salt. Bake for about 15 minutes or until you see that the egg is done.
Prawn muffins
Seafood is usually present on many of the Christmas tables, it may be difficult for children to eat if you serve it as is. So this recipe can be perfect so that the little ones also have seafood, but in a much simpler way.
The ingredients needed are:
- 150 gr cooked prawns and well peeled
- 100 gr of wheat flour
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon of baking powder
- 1 glass of Vegetable broth
- A tablespoon of butter
- Salt, pepper and parsley
The preparation is very simple, mix the flour, yeast, a pinch of salt and butter in a large container and mix everything very well. Now, add the eggs and the vegetable broth and mix all the ingredients again. Later, add the prawns, a little chopped parsley and salt and pepper to taste. Grease the molds a little with olive oil and distribute the mixture, you can also use paper capsules to prevent them from sticking.
Place a shrimp on top to decorate and bake the muffins for about 30 minutes at 180 degrees. It is important that the oven is preheated before inserting the tray. When you see that the muffins are well browned, be careful not to burn, remove from the oven and let it warm on a rack. You can serve them with a light mayo sauce or with the children's favorite sauce.
Bacon, spinach and mushroom muffins
The savory tartlets that children will enjoy in the most special dinners. The ingredients are very simple, as is the preparation:
- 300 gr of sliced mushrooms
- 100 gr bacon in tacos
- 1 bowl of fresh spinach
- 4 eggs L
- half cup liquid cream to cook
- salt and virgin olive oil
First wash the mushrooms very well and drain all the water, sauté in a pan with a little olive oil Virgin. Cook for about 3 or 4 minutes and add the smoked bacon cubes, sauté a couple more minutes. Remove the excess oil and reserve while you prepare the rest of the ingredients. Now, in a separate bowl, mix the clean and dry spinach with the beaten eggs, the liquid cream and a pinch of salt. When the ingredients are incorporated, add the mushrooms and bacon and mix again.
Grease each hole of the muffin tin with oil and distribute the mixture, meanwhile, preheat the oven to about 180 degrees. Put the tray in the oven and cook for about 30 minutes, until you see that the tartlets are well cooked and golden brown.