Food & Cooking Recipes Breakfast & Brunch Recipes Zucchini, Gruyere, and Black Pepper Muffins Be the first to rate & review! By Martha Stewart Editors Martha Stewart Editors Facebook Instagram Twitter Website An article attributed to "Martha Stewart Editors" indicates when several writers and editors have contributed to an article over the years. These collaborations allow us to provide you with the most accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive information available.The Martha Stewart team aims to teach and inspire readers daily with tested-until-perfected recipes, creative DIY projects, and elevated home and entertaining ideas. They are experts in their fields who research, create, and test the best ways to help readers design the life they want. The joy is in the doing. Editorial Guidelines Updated on October 18, 2019 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Prep Time: 15 mins Total Time: 1 hrs 15 mins Yield: 1 dozen Gruyere adds a rich nuttiness to these savory muffins. Ingredients 1 stick unsalted butter, melted, plus more for brushing (optional) 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour ¼ cup toasted wheat germ 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 tablespoon sugar 1 teaspoon kosher salt ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 cup milk 2 large eggs, room temperature 1 cup shredded zucchini (from 1 small zucchini) 1 cup finely shredded Gruyere (3 ounces) Directions Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a standard 12-cup muffin tin with baking cups, or lightly brush with butter. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, wheat germ, baking powder, sugar, salt, and pepper. In another bowl, whisk together butter, milk and eggs. Stir wet ingredients into dry until just combined. Fold in zucchini and 2/3 cup cheese. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups and sprinkle with remaining 1/3 cup cheese. Bake until golden and tops spring back when lightly touched, about 18 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes in tin, then transfer to a wire rack and let cool completely. Lennart Weibull Cook's Notes To quickly bring cold eggs to room temperature, cover them in a bowl full of hot water while you measure the other ingredients. Rate it Print