Description
Whipping up Ham and Cheese Muffins brings pure comfort to your breakfast table. Packed with savory chunks of ham and melty cheese, these morsels will make your morning deliciously satisfying.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chopped cooked ham
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Supporting Ingredients:
- 2 eggs
- ¾ cup milk
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ¼ cup finely chopped scallions
Seasonings and Leavening:
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Warm your oven to 375°F and generously coat a 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray.
- Whisk 2 eggs, ½ cup melted butter, ¾ cup milk, and 1 tablespoon sugar in a large mixing bowl until smooth.
- Gently fold 2 cups flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, and ½ teaspoon salt into the wet ingredients. Mix until just combined – do not overmix.
- Sprinkle 1 cup chopped ham, 1 cup shredded cheddar, and ¼ cup scallions into the batter. Stir carefully to distribute evenly.
- Scoop the batter into each muffin cup, filling them about ¾ full for perfect rising.
- Slide the muffin tin into the preheated 375°F oven and bake for 22 minutes, checking for a golden-brown top.
- Remove the muffins and let them rest in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool slightly.
- Serve these savory muffins warm, straight from the oven, for maximum flavor and flakiness.
Notes
- Grate your own cheese for better melting and a fresher flavor than pre-shredded options.
- Chop the ham and scallions finely to ensure even distribution throughout the muffin batter.
- Let the muffins cool slightly before removing from the tin to prevent breaking apart.
- Replace ham with cooked bacon or diced turkey for a different protein variation if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Ham
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 to 8
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 410 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg