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Peppery Cheddar Muffins Recipe

In Gardner Massachusetts, it takes just minutes for Joanie Elbourn to stir up a dozen of these savory muffins. The cheddar cheese and pepper flavors come through in each bite.

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Peppery Cheddar Muffins Recipe

Prep: 10 min. Bake: 20 min.

Yield: 12 Servings

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Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon honey
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

In a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, pepper and salt. Combine the egg, buttermilk, oil and honey; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in cheese. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 400° for 18-22 minutes or until muffins test done. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Yield: 1 dozen.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 169 calories, 8 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 29 mg cholesterol, 249 mg sodium, 19 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 5 g protein.

Originally published as Peppery Cheddar Muffins in Quick Cooking September/October 1999, p47