Cheese Poke Muffins

Name: Cheese Poke Muffins
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 8 muffins.
Ingredients: 3/4 cup all-purpose flour; 3/4 cup yellow cornmeal; 2 teaspoons sugar; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 egg; 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons milk; 1/3 cup canola oil; 1/2 cup finely chopped process cheese (Velveeta); 2 tablespoons butter, softened

Each little muffin has a bubbling center of savory cheese which is irresistible. They are a wonderful side to any main dish.—Katrina Rivera, Pittsfield, Massachusetts

Ingredients

3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup yellow cornmeal
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons milk
1/3 cup canola oil
1/2 cup finely chopped process cheese (Velveeta)
2 tablespoons butter, softened

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder and salt. In a small bowl, whisk the egg, milk and oil. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened.
Fill eight greased muffin cups one-fourth full. Combine cheese and butter; spoon over batter. Top with remaining batter.
Bake at 400° for 15-18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm.