Parmesan Muffins

Name: Parmesan Muffins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 1 dozen.
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 2 teaspoons sugar; 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning; 2 teaspoons dried basil, parsley or cilantro flakes; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 egg; 1-1/4 cups buttermilk; 1/4 cup canola oil

"I've had an herb garden the last few years, so I've been using herbs in a variety of recipes," relates Irene Muller of Wray, Colorado. "These aromatic muffins are a nice change from garlic bread. We like them best served warm."

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
2 teaspoons dried basil, parsley or cilantro flakes
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1-1/4 cups buttermilk
1/4 cup canola oil

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the flour, cheese, sugar, Italian seasoning, basil, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
In a small bowl, beat the egg, buttermilk and oil. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened.
Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 400° for 20-22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 164 calories, 7g fat (0 saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 287mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fat, 1/2 meat.

Originally published as Parmesan Muffins in Quick Cooking January/February 2000