March 23, 2011

Ham and Cheese Muffins



There is one thing that I love together... and that is ham and cheese. Just think about! Almost all the best things have ham and cheese in them. Or just cheese! which makes everything better. There is not one thing that you cannot improve with cheese. Unfortunately I put a bit to much cheese in these as they don't really come out of the paper liners very well. Next time I would just grease and flour the muffin tins and then I wouldn't have a problem. They are the best when they just come out of the oven and all the cheese is warm and melted. I would definitely make these again. They aren't very good for you though... well, what baking is good for you anyways? I don't think there is such a thing :)

2 Cups All-purpose flour
1 TB Baking powder
Pinch of salt
150 g Sliced ham, cut into small pieces
1/2 Cup Medium cheddar, cut into small pieces
1/2 Cup Grated mozzarella, Plus enough to cover the tops of the muffins
2 Eggs
1 Cup Milk
6 TB sunflower oil or butter, melted and cooled
Freshly ground pepper

Preheat the over to 375*. Grease and flour a muffin pan.
Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt in a medium sized bowl. Stir in the ham and cheese and add some pepper ( how much you would like).
Lightly beat the eggs in a bowl big enough to hold 2 cups. Then beat in the milk and oil.
Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour liquids into the well. Mix until just combined. Do not over mix.
Spoon batter into muffin tin and sprinkle with as much cheese as you would like.
Bake in preheated over for about 18 minutes. Or until golden brown and the tops are firm. Let cool in pan for 5 minutes and serve warm.

Enjoy

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