Step 1

Preheat the oven to 180 degrees celsius (fan forced). Line a 12 hole muffin tray with muffin liners. Set aside.

Step 2

Place the cheese into the Thermomix bowl and mix for 10 seconds, Speed Set aside in a seperate bowl. Wash and dry the Thermomix bowl.

Step 3

Place the chopped butter into the Thermomix bowl and melt for 3 minutes, 100 degrees, Speed 2 (or until melted).

Step 4

Add the reserved grated cheese, self raising flour, egg, milk, chives, salt and pepper. Mix for 10 seconds, REVERSE, Speed Scrape down the sides of the bowl and mix for a further 5 seconds or until combined.

Step 5

Divide the mixture between the muffin liners and bake for 15 minutes or until golden and crunchy on top and cooked through.

Step 6

Allow to cool for a couple of minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.