Ham and Cheese Muffins

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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes

2 cups flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup vegetable oil
8 ounces ham steak, boneless, diced
1 1/2 cups Cheddar cheese, grated

Heat oven to 400 degrees F.

Lightly grease and flour 12 regular muffin tins. In a large bowl stir together the flour, baking powder and salt; set aside. Whisk together the egg, buttermilk and oil in a small bowl. Stir in the ham and cheese. Using a rubber spatula, stir the egg mixture into the dry ingredients just until combined. Do not overmix.

Spoon into each of the prepared muffin tins approximately 3/4 full. Bake until golden brown, about 20 minutes. Remove from muffin tin and let cool.

Makes 12.

-Bacon and Cheese Muffins: Substitute 6 slices bacon, diced and panbroiled, for the ham.

-Sausage and Cheese Muffins: Substitute 8 ounces pork sausage, cooked, crumbled and drained, for the ham.

These savory muffins are fun for kids to make—and they’re great for breakfast, in a lunchbox or as an after-school snack. Try one of the variations: Bacon and Cheese or Sausage and Cheese.

Calories: 230 calories
Protein: 14 grams
Fat: 12 grams
Sodium: 750 milligrams
Cholesterol: 50 milligrams
Saturated Fat: 4 grams
Carbohydrates: 17 grams
Fiber: 0 grams

Random Safety Tip:

If using a microwave to thaw your pork, cook immediately after thawing.

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better then expected
by anonymous 01/17/2012

This was a lot less dry & bland then I thought it may be. I did add broccoli & perhaps next time some onion just because these are a few of my favorite things. Really, you could add whatever veggies you like or even switch the cheese to swiss. Just a thought! ;) My 8 year old son like them as well & they were super easy & pretty fast to make. Will definatly be adding them to my recipe collection.

kids love it
by anonymous 10/12/2011

kids love anything in bread.....

muffins
by Emily 12/31/2010

yumm

Looks Good-Tastes Great
by raymond combe 09/21/2009

Good for breakfast, lunch, even dinner!

Buying/Handling/Storing Tip:

The National Pork Board does not encourage freezing cooked ham, since it affects the quality and mouth-feel of the meat However, leftover ham for use in soups or casseroles can be cut up into slices or cubed and stored in the freezer for 2 to 3 months.

Other Pork Buying/Handling/Storing Tips

Ask Your Butcher

All varieties of cured ham are either boneless or bone-in. Bone-in hams are traditionally considered more attractive and boneless are considered easier to serve because of simplified carving. Bone-in hams are available in a variety of shapes - whole or as a shank or butt half. Boneless hams also are available in a variety of sizes.

More Butcher Tips

About the Cut

Cured ham is leg meat that has been dry- or wet-cured. Hams are labeled according to the amount of water added to the ham during the curing process. Because the leg muscle is a well-exercised part of the hog, ham is surprisingly low in fat.

Learn About the Pork Cuts

Cooking Method: Baking

Baking is the mothod of cooking pork with dry heat, typically in an oven.

More about this cooking method

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