# What You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
05 - 2 large eggs
06 - 3/4 cup buttermilk
07 - 1/4 cup vegetable oil
08 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
09 - 1 tablespoon honey
→ Cheese Filling
10 - 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
11 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives (optional)
12 - 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
→ Topping
13 - 2 tablespoons everything bagel seasoning
14 - 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F and line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners or lightly coat with nonstick spray.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until uniform.
03 - In a large bowl, beat eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil, melted butter, and honey until fully combined.
04 - Fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients and stir gently until just combined; avoid overmixing.
05 - In a small bowl, blend softened cream cheese with chives (if using) and garlic powder until smooth.
06 - Fill each muffin cup halfway with batter. Place 1 tablespoon cream cheese mixture in center of each, then cover with remaining batter.
07 - Sprinkle muffin tops evenly with everything bagel seasoning and sesame seeds for crunch.
08 - Bake for 20–22 minutes until tops are golden and a toothpick inserted into the muffin portion comes out clean.
09 - Let muffins cool in pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool slightly; serve warm or at room temperature.
