HAM & CHEESE MUFFINS

HAM AND CHEESE MUFFINS

Makes 12.

2 cups all-purpose flour *use your favorite unflavored protein powder here, and boost the protein values, adjust nutritional values accordingly.
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