SPICY SAUSAGE MUFFINS

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Ready for a change of pace? This muffin has a terrific spicy flavor with a good blend of herbs, sausage and cheese. It's very different from other savory muffins.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1/2 pound bulk spicy pork sausage
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cornmeal
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon minced fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 cup buttermilk
3/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Steps:

In a large skillet, cook sausage, onions and red pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain and set aside. In a large bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, cilantro, baking soda, salt and thyme. , In another bowl, combine egg and buttermilk. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in cheese and sausage mixture. , Fill greased muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 375° for 25-30 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 129 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 351mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.