BUTTERMILK HAM AND CHEESE MUFFINS

Buttermilk Ham and Cheese Muffins image

While living in Oregon, I frequented a local restaurant that served these muffins. They wouldn't share the recipe, so I came up with my own creation.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
2 large eggs
1 cup buttermilk
2 cups diced fully cooked ham
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, mustard and cumin. In another bowl, whisk eggs and buttermilk. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in ham and 1-1/4 cups cheese. , Fill greased muffin cups two-thirds full. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. Serve warm. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 129 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 352mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 8g protein.