Have you ever tried madeleine cookies before? They are shaped like seashells and taste like delicious little vanilla cakes. I highly recommend them.
These are a savory version of those wonderful little cookies. Savory cookies? I know. Sounds weird, right? But honestly, the dense buttery texture of a classic madeleine cookie lends itself well to a savory dinner roll.
Think of these as little cornbread muffins shaped like seashells. They will also make your kitchen smell amazing.
Cheesy Sage Madeleines, makes 12.
4 eggs
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon sugar
4 tablespoons cornmeal
3/4 cup flour
1/4 cup shredded cheese (I used Dubliner)
1/4 cup butter
7-8 fresh sage leaves
black pepper
Begin by melting the butter and 5-6 of the sage leaves together in a small pot over low heat. Once melted, remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature. Once cooled, remove the sage, reserving the melted butter.
In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, salt, sugar, and cornmeal. Whisk for 3-4 minutes until the mixture has slightly thickened.
Stir in the flour, shredded cheese, a generous sprinkle of black pepper, and a couple of sage leaves that have been finely chopped. Now stir in the melted butter until just combined.
Lightly grease (with butter or nonstick cooking spray) a madeleine pan. Lightly flour, and tap to remove excess flour. Fill each seashell with the batter. Bake at 375°F for 10-12 minutes until the edges begin to brown.
These are the perfect texture to soak up soup, sauce, or even gravy. I also think these would be totally awesome with chili. I was pretty unsure how these would turn out, but the first batch ended up perfect.
I will for sure be pulling this recipe back out this fall when it’s soup and chili season. 🙂 xo. Emma
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Ingredients
- 4 eggs
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 4 tablespoons cornmeal
- ¾ cup flour
- ¼ cup shredded cheese (I used Dubliner)
- ¼ cup butter
- 7-8 fresh sage leaves
- black pepper
Instructions
- Begin by melting the butter and 5-6 of the sage leaves together in a small pot over low heat. Once melted, remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature. Once cooled, remove the sage, reserving the melted butter.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, salt, sugar, and cornmeal. Whisk for 3-4 minutes until the mixture has slightly thickened. Stir in the flour, shredded cheese, a generous sprinkle of black pepper, and a couple of sage leaves that have been finely chopped. Now stir in the melted butter until just combined.
- Lightly grease (with butter or nonstick cooking spray) a madeleine pan. Lightly flour, and tap to remove excess flour. Fill each seashell with the batter. Bake at 375°F for 10-12 minutes until the edges begin to brown.
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This do look lovely. I need to make some soup and these madeleines very soon.
sounds delicious! do you have any recommendations on what you could cook them in if you don’t have a Madeline pan? my kitchen is so small and I don’t have any more room – too many pans and gadgets already!
What an amazing idea to make madeleines savoury! I’d love to make these with a chilli too – will totally experiment come autumn 🙂
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Totally brilliant and can’t wait to try these. They look absolutely amazing!!
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Yum! I’ve never really considered savory madeleines before, but it makes sense! They’d be like super cute little biscuits! I bet they’d be even better with brown butter (what can I say? I’m obsessed!)
xoxo
Taylor
And now I know what I’ll be baking on Sunday. These look awesome!!
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Savory madelaines – what a great idea! I might make them for our garden party next week to balance all the sweet stuff. I use sage a lot in fall and winter cooking and to treat sore throats but tend to forget about it in summer which is a shame since it is growing so well now!
I need to try this! They look so yummy.
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Oh man, these look amazing. I love the normal magdelenas, but these look so delicious, I might just love these more! So this weekend I’m apparently buying a magdelenas pan… What have you done?!?! 🙂
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The recipe looks great, i’ll try it soon !
Although, the regular kind of madeleines is not vanilla, but lemon, since the base is usually made with lemon peels. I’m French, and it’s one of my favorite snacks, remembering me my childhood.
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These look so yummy and tasty I need to give these a go!
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You had me at sage and cheese, doesn’t matter what the THING actually is! I wish i could find a vintage madeline pan! I’ll keep looking 🙂
If often visit France and always eat lots of madeleines there, I love them! This is such a great summer recipe!
These look so pretty and awesome.. great clicks too!!
These look great!
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It looks delicious and it’s really original. I’m sure we’ll do it soon.
These looks delicious ! I made Nutella’s madeleines ! Try it! They are irresistible !
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Have a nice weekend Emma 🙂
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Yum!
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that looks absolutely delightful! Madeleines are one of my faves 😀