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Spicy Sausage Muffins

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.

12 ServingsPrep: 20 min. Bake: 25 min.

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

Directions

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

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Spicy Sausage Muffins (continued)

Directions (continued)

before removing from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm. Refrigerate
leftovers. Yield: 1 dozen.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 129 calories, 6 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 33 mg cholesterol, 351 mg sodium, 12 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 5 g protein.