CHEDDAR MUFFINS

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A moist, cheesy muffin studded with sweet red pepper and green onions is so satisfying during the winter months. I recommend making a double batch because these disappear in a flash! -Maria Morelli, Kelowna, British Columbia

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield about 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 large egg, room temperature
1-1/2 cups buttermilk
1/3 cup canola oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
4 green onions, sliced
1/2 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper
2 tablespoons finely chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, patted dry
1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, Italian seasoning, baking soda and salt. In another bowl, whisk egg, buttermilk, oil and garlic until blended. Add to flour mixture; stir just until moistened. Fold in cheddar cheese, onions, pepper and sun-dried tomatoes., Fill greased muffin cups three-fourths full. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake 15-18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 32mg cholesterol, Sodium 394mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 8g protein.