Zucchini and Mortadella Savory Muffins

Savory muffins are a delicious variation of the classic sweet muffin and are well-suited for appetizers, aperitifs, or as a tasty snack. The zucchini and mortadella version is a great mix of flavors that calls to mind Italian tradition. Here is the recipe:

Ingredients

• 200 g of zucchini
• 100 g of mortadella
• 250 g of type 00 flour
• 2 eggs
• 100 ml of milk
• 80 ml of extra virgin olive oil
• 1 packet of chemical yeast powder for savory dishes
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 50 g of grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C and prepare a muffin tray by lining the cavities with paper liners or by greasing and flouring them if needed.
2. Wash the zucchini and grate them with a coarse grater. Squeeze out the excess water from the grated zucchini well.
3. Cut the mortadella into small cubes.
4. In a bowl, beat the eggs with salt and pepper. Add the milk and olive oil and mix well to combine the ingredients.
5. In another bowl, mix the flour with the yeast and grated Parmesan cheese.
6. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients briefly mixing, without overworking the mixture.
7. Add the grated zucchini and mortadella cubes to the batter and stir until they are evenly distributed.
8. Fill each muffin cavity about 2/3 full with the mixture.
9. Bake for about 20-25 minutes or until the muffins are golden and a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
10. Leave the muffins in the oven for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Interesting Facts

Savory muffins are a relatively recent recipe in Italian cuisine, which has embraced this variation of the more familiar Anglo-Saxon sweet with enthusiasm. Mortadella, with its delicate yet distinctive taste, couples beautifully with the sweetness of the zucchini, creating a tasty and pleasant contrast to the palate. Remember that you can personalize this recipe by adding some herbs such as basil or mint for an extra touch of freshness.