Thread: Cheddar Cheese Muffins

Cheddar Cheese Muffins

2 c. flour
1 1/2 Tbsp. sugar
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/8 tsp. salt
1 c. grated extra-sharp cheddar cheese
1 c. buttermilk, room temp.
1/3 c. melted butter, cooled
1 lg. egg
1 tsp. prepared spicy brown mustard
1/8 tsp. Tabasco

Oven @ 400 degrees. Lightly butter muffin tins ( makes 12 ).
Stir together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Stir in the cheese. In another bowl combine buttermilk, egg, butter, mustard and Tabasco. Make a well in the center of flour mixture, add milk mixture and stir just to combine. Spoon into prepared pans.
Bake for 15-20 minutes or till a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Remove tin to rack, cool for 5 minutes. Remove from pan, serve warm.

These are soooo good with a mug of tomato soup or chili!