ANJOU PEAR CHEESE MUFFINS

Anjou Pear Cheese Muffins image

Provided by southern chef in lo

Time 34m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup shredded swiss cheese
2/3 cup milk
1 egg, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 usa Anjou pear, cored and finely chopped
1/2 cup chopped nuts

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400°F; grease 12 (2-1/2-inch) muffin cups; set aside.
Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and cheese in large bowl. Combine milk, egg and oil in small bowl. Stir into flour mixture with pear and nuts just until moistened. Spoon evenly into prepared muffin cups.
Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool on wire rack 10 minutes. Serve warm or cool completely.
Note: Anjou Pear Cheese Muffins can be frozen in aluminum foil or plastic food storage bags. Reheat, unthawed, at 350°F 20 to 25 minutes or until thoroughly heated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196.1, Fat 8.2, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 25.7, Sodium 253.6, Carbohydrate 25.2, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 6.2, Protein 6