Mashed Potato Muffins

Name: Mashed Potato Muffins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 1 dozen.
Ingredients: 1/2 cup all-bran cereal; 3/4 cup buttermilk; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup whole wheat flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 1 egg, beaten; 1/2 cup leftover mashed potatoes; 1/2 cup raisins

This muffin recipe is a great way to use up leftover mash potatoes. The they taste so delicious for breakfast or for a snack.—Judy Toth, Hyde Park, Ontario

Ingredients

1/2 cup all-bran cereal
3/4 cup buttermilk
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup leftover mashed potatoes
1/2 cup raisins

Directions

In a small bowl, combine bran and milk; let stand for 10 minutes. Combine dry ingredients and set aside.
In a bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg, potatoes and bran mixture; beat until smooth. Stir in dry ingredients and raisins just until moistened. Spoon into 12 greased muffin cups.
Bake at 375° for 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.