CORN FLAKE MUFFINS

Corn Flake Muffins image

Provided by Fauve

Time 25m

Yield 12 muffins, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sugar
2 cups corn flakes, slightly crushed (not frosted flakes)
1 1/4 cups milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla (optional)
1 egg
1/3 cup vegetable oil

Steps:

Stir together flour, baking powder, salt and sugar; set aside.
Combine crushed corn flakes and milk in large mixing bowl.
Let stand about 2 minutes or until cereal is slightly softened. (DO NOT let corn flakes soak in milk any longer than 2 minutes!).
Add egg and oil; beat well. Stir in vanilla.
Add flour mixture, stirring only until combined.
Portion batter evenly into 12 greased 2 1/2-inch muffin pan cups.
Bake at 400° about 20 minutes or until lightly browned.
Serve warm.
NOTE: Variation: Decrease sugar to 2 tablespoons-- Add 1/2 cup shredded Monterey jack cheese with jalapeño peppers to egg mixture before adding flour mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 364.9, Fat 15.2, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 42.4, Sodium 480, Carbohydrate 51.6, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 17.8, Protein 6.6