Zesty Ham and Cheese Muffins

By Susan52

Ingredients

• TOPPING:
• 2 cups King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
• 1/4 cup minced fresh chives
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon dried minced onion
• 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
• 1 egg
• 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons buttermilk
• 6 drops hot pepper sauce
• 1 cup cubed fully cooked ham
• 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 3/4 cup shredded process cheese (Velveeta)
• 5 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese
• 3-1/2 teaspoons butter
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. In another
bowl, beat the egg, buttermilk and pepper sauce.

Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in the ham, cheddar cheese