Zesty Ham and Cheese Muffins

By Susan52

Ingredients

• Ingredients
• 2 cups 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 large egg, room temperature
• 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 Velveeta
• TOPPING:
• 5 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese
• 3-1/2 teaspoons butter
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Details

Level of difficulty Average
Cost Average budget

Preparation

Step 1

Directions
In a large bowl, combine the first 8 ingredients. In another bowl, beat the egg, buttermilk and pepper sauce. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in the ham, cheddar cheese and Velveeta.
Fill greased muffin cups three-fourths full. Top each muffin with about 1 teaspoon Parmesan cheese and 1/4 teaspoon butter. Combine the paprika, parsley and pepper; sprinkle over muffins.
Bake at 450° for 10-14 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. Serve warm. Refrigerate leftovers.