CHEESE POKE MUFFINS

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Each little muffin has a bubbling center of savory cheese which is irresistible. They are a wonderful side to any main dish.-Katrina Rivera, Pittsfield, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 8 muffins.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup yellow cornmeal
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons milk
1/3 cup canola oil
1/2 cup finely chopped process cheese (Velveeta)
2 tablespoons butter, softened

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder and salt. In a small bowl, whisk the egg, milk and oil. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened., Fill eight greased muffin cups one-fourth full. Combine cheese and butter; spoon over batter. Top with remaining batter., Bake at 400° for 15-18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 243 calories, Fat 15g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 476mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.