CHIVE MINI MUFFINS

Chive Mini Muffins image

Such a savory muffin is great to serve for a brunch or as the side of a bowl of soup on a cool day. They have a wonderful oniony flavor.-Patty Albright, Tooele, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield about 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 medium onion, chopped
1 teaspoon plus 1/4 cup vegetable oil, divided
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup minced chives
1 egg
1 cup buttermilk

Steps:

In a small skillet, saute onion in 1 teaspoon oil until tender. Remove from the heat; set aside. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking soda and salt. Stir in chives. Combine the egg, buttermilk, sauteed onions and remaining oil; stir into flour mixture just until moistened., Fill greased miniature muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 375° for 13-15 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 51 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 71mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.