Taco Muffins

Name: Taco Muffins
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: about 16 muffins.
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef; 3/4 cup water; 1 envelope taco seasoing; 1/4 cup butter, softened; 1/4 cup sugar; 1 large egg; 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour; 4 teaspoons baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 cup buttermilk; 1 cup salsa; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

I'm always creating new recipes...this one went over very well with family and friends. These mouthwatering muffins are excellent with refried beans.—Donna Krivdo, Prescott Valley, Arizona

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
3/4 cup water
1 envelope taco seasoing
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1 large egg
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup salsa
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add water and taco seasoning; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes. Cool.
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg. Combine dry ingredients; add to the creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition. Fold in meat mixture.
Fill greased muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 425° for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Carefully remove muffins to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Top each with salsa and cheese. Bake 5 minutes longer or until the cheese is melted.

To serve Taco Muffins as an appetizer, bake in miniature muffin cups, reducing the baking time, and have your guests top their own servings with salsa and cheese.

Originally published as Taco Muffins in Taste of Home Ground Beef Cookbook-Book