PEPPER JACK MUFFINS

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This is a delicious muffin recipe to serve with any soup or chili recipe. Regular cheddar cheese can be used instead of the Pepperjack cheese for a milder muffin.-Deborah Forrest, Ocean Springs, Mississippi

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 5 muffins.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1/2 cup milk
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/3 cup shredded pepper Jack cheese

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, combine the egg, milk and butter. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in cheese., Fill greased muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 199 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 300mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.