Early-Riser Cheddar Muffins

Name: Early-Riser Cheddar Muffins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 1 dozen.
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground mustard; 1 cup skim milk; 1/4 cup egg substitute; 1/3 cup butter, melted; 3/4 cup finely chopped low-sodium ham; 3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese

Despite the name, you don't have to be an early-riser to enjoy these hearty muffins (we often make them for brunch). My husband and children come running when they smell these tender muffins baking.

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1 cup skim milk
1/4 cup egg substitute
1/3 cup butter, melted
3/4 cup finely chopped low-sodium ham
3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and mustard. Combine the milk, egg substitute and butter; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in ham and cheese.
Fill greased or paper-lined muffins cups about two-thirds full. Bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pan for 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 189 calories, 7g fat (0 saturated fat), 17mg cholesterol, 480mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 11g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 lean meat, 1 fat.

Originally published as Early-Riser Muffins in Taste of Home's Down-Home Diabetic Cookbook Second Edition