Tasty Cheese and Ham Muffins
Description: Delight in the savory goodness of Tasty Cheese and Ham Muffins—a perfect choice for a quick lunch or a satisfying snack. Easy to make and even easier to share, this recipe from Love With Recipes is sure to become a family favorite.
Category: Lunch/Snacks
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 3/4 cups self-raising flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup cheese, grated
- 1/2 cup ham, diced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 large egg
- 3/4 cup milk
- 85 grams butter, melted
Instructions:
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Preheat the Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 200°C (about 400°F). This ensures it reaches the perfect temperature for baking those muffins to golden perfection. 🕰️🍽️
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Prepare Dry Ingredients: Sift the self-raising flour and baking powder into a large mixing bowl. This helps to aerate the flour and ensures a light, fluffy texture in your muffins. 🥄✨
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Combine Cheddar and Ham: Stir in the grated cheese, diced ham, and chopped parsley into the flour mixture. Make sure the cheese and ham are well distributed throughout the dry ingredients, so each muffin is packed with flavor. 🧀🍖🌿
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Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, and melted butter until well combined. This mixture will bring moisture and richness to the muffins. 🥚🥛🧈
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Combine Mixtures: Gently add the wet ingredients to the flour mixture. Using a fork, stir the ingredients together until just moistened. Be careful not to overmix—the batter should be slightly lumpy, which helps to create a tender muffin. (Remember, don’t beat the mixture!) 🍴🔄
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Fill Muffin Tin: Divide the batter evenly among a greased 12-cup muffin tray. This recipe yields about 12 muffins, so each cup should be filled almost to the top. 🧁✨
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Bake: Place the muffin tray in the preheated oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes. The muffins should rise nicely and turn a lovely golden brown. To check for doneness, insert a toothpick into the center of a muffin—if it comes out clean, they’re ready! ⏲️🍰
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Cool and Serve: Allow the muffins to cool in the tray for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. These muffins are delicious served warm, either plain or with a pat of butter. Enjoy! 🍞🧈
Nutritional Information (per muffin):
- Calories: 172.8
- Fat: 9.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 5.7 g
- Cholesterol: 44 mg
- Sodium: 264.1 mg
- Carbohydrates: 15.6 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Sugar: 0.1 g
- Protein: 6.1 g
Enjoy these savory muffins as a tasty lunch option or a delightful snack. They pair perfectly with a side salad or a cup of soup. For more delicious recipes, visit Love With Recipes and discover new favorites! 🌟🍽️
