ROASTED RED PEPPER MUFFINS

Roasted Red Pepper Muffins image

In 1998, I was the chairman of the 4-H committee designated to assemble a cookbook. This recipe was submitted by an 11-year-old boy, who used it for one of his baking projects.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 teaspoon cornmeal
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper, divided
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg
3/4 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2/3 cup chopped roasted sweet red peppers
1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

Grease muffin cups and sprinkle with the cornmeal; set aside. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon pepper and salt. In another bowl, beat the egg, buttermilk and oil. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in red pepper and cheese. , Fill prepared muffin cups two-thirds full. Sprinkle with remaining pepper. Bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 149 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 209mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.