HAM AND CHEESE MUFFINS
Makes 12.
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup vegetable oil
8 ounces boneless ham steak, diced
1 1/2 cups grated Cheddar cheese
Cooking Directions
Heat oven to 450 degrees F.
Lightly grease 12 large muffin tins, or line them with paper liners.
In a large bowl stir together the flour, baking powder and salt; set aside.
Whisk together the egg, buttermilk and oil in a small bowl.
Stir in the ham and cheese.
Using a rubber spatula, stir the egg mixture into the dry ingredients just until combined. Do not overmix. Use a ladle to fill each of the prepared muffin tins
approximately two-thirds full.
Place in the oven and lower the temperature to 400 degrees.
Bake until golden brown, about 20 minutes.
Remove from muffin tin and let cool.
-Bacon and Cheese Muffins: Substitute 6 slices bacon, diced and panbroiled, for ham.
-Sausage and Cheese Muffins: Substitute 8 ounces pork sausage, cooked, crumbled and drained, for ham.
Serving Suggestions
These savory muffins are fun for kids to make—and they’re great for breakfast, in a lunchbox or as an after-school snack. Try one of the variations: Bacon and Cheese or Sausage and Cheese.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 230 calories; Protein 14 grams; Fat 12 grams; Sodium 750 milligrams; Cholesterol 50 milligrams; Saturated Fat 4 grams; Carbohydrates 17 grams; Fiber 0 grams
Breakfast recipes
Recipe courtesy of National Pork Board.
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