PEPPERY CHEDDAR MUFFINS

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In Gardner Massachusetts, it takes just minutes for Joanie Elbourn to stir up a dozen of these savory muffins. The cheddar cheese and pepper flavors come through in each bite.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 large egg
1 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon honey
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

In a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, pepper and salt. Combine the egg, buttermilk, oil and honey; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in cheese. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 400° for 18-22 minutes or until muffins test done. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 249mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.