HAM & CHEESE BREAKFAST MUFFINS

Ham & Cheese Breakfast Muffins image

Ever since we began making these muffins, they have been a huge hit with family and friends. They are simple to make, are tasty warm or cold and never stay around for long.-Laura Newcomer, Bowdoin, Maine

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 20 muffins.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
2 large eggs
1-1/3 cups buttermilk
1/3 cup canola oil
1 cup finely chopped fully cooked ham
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
3/4 cup finely chopped onion

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and pepper. In another bowl, whisk eggs, buttermilk and oil until blended. Add to flour mixture; stir just until moistened. Fold in ham, cheese and onion., Fill greased or foil-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake 18-22 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 149 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 281mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.