JUMBO ONION CHEESE MUFFINS

Jumbo Onion Cheese Muffins image

Chopped green onions and three types of cheese perk up these suppertime specialties. The large light-textured muffins have a golden look and savory flavor that's ideal with any entree. -Valerie Collier, Charleston, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 6 muffins.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Dash ground nutmeg
1-1/4 cups 2% milk
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 egg
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated Romano cheese
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, pepper and nutmeg. In another bowl, combine the milk, butter and egg; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in onions and cheeses. , Fill greased jumbo muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 400° for 20-25 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 310 calories, Fat 14g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 73mg cholesterol, Sodium 463mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 12g protein.