EARLY-RISER MUFFINS

Early-Riser Muffins image

Despite the name, you don't have to be an early-riser to enjoy these hearty muffins (we often make them for brunch). My husband and children come running when they smell these buttery, tender muffins baking.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield about 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 cup milk
1/3 cup butter, melted
3/4 cup finely chopped ham
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and mustard. Combine egg, milk and butter; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in ham and cheese. Fill greased or paper-lined muffins cups about two-thirds full. , Bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until muffins test done. Cool in pan 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 187 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 353mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.