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ZESTY HAM AND CHEESE MUFFINS

Course Breads, Muffins
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 14 Muffins

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup chives fresh, minced
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp parsley dried, flakes
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp minced onion dried
  • 1/2 tsp dry mustard
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup plus 2 tbs. buttermilk
  • 6 drops hot pepper sauce
  • 1 cup cooked ham cubed
  • 3/4 cup Cheddar cheese shredded
  • 3/4 cup Velveeta process cheese shredded

Topping

  • 5 tbs. parmesan cheese shredded
  • 3 1/2 tsp butter
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp parsley dried flakes
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. In another bowl, beat the egg, buttermilk, and pepper sauce. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in the ham, cheddar cheese, and process cheese.
  • Fill greased muffin cups three-fourths full. Top each muffin with about 1 teaspoon Parmesan cheese and 1/4 teaspoon butter. Combine the paprika, parsley, and pepper; sprinkle over muffins.
  • Bake at 450° for 10-14 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. Serve warm. Refrigerate leftovers. Yield: 14 muffins.