SAVORY PROSCIUTTO MUFFINS

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Chopped onion caramelized in butter gives these muffins a sweet and savory flavor. The prosciutto adds a hit of salt and richness. Serrano ham or other cured ham can be used in place of the From eatingwell.com

Provided by Maiden77

Categories     Breakfast

Time 30m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 cups onions, finely chopped
1/2 cup prosciutto, minced (2 ounces)
2 cups whole wheat pastry flour
1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1 cup fat-free buttermilk
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F Coat 12 (1/2-cup) muffin cups with cooking spray.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring, until golden, about 5 minutes. Stir in prosciutto and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat.
  • Whisk flour, rosemary, baking powder, baking soda, salt and pepper in a large bowl until combined. Whisk buttermilk, eggs and oil in a medium bowl until blended.
  • Fold the onion mixture and buttermilk mixture into the dry ingredients with a rubber spatula until evenly moistened. Divide the batter among the prepared muffin cups.
  • Bake the muffins until lightly browned and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 18 to 20 minutes. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 125.2, Fat 5.5, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 36.1, Sodium 224.7, Carbohydrate 16.5, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 1, Protein 3.9

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