Here’s a delicious recipe for Crispy Golden Ham & Cheese Breakfast Muffins:
Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp garlic powder (optional)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup diced cooked ham (about 4-5 slices)
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup whole milk
- ⅓ cup melted butter
- ½ tsp Dijon mustard (optional, for extra flavor)
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a muffin tin or line it with muffin liners.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and garlic powder.
- Add cheese and ham: Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and diced ham, ensuring they’re well distributed throughout the flour mixture.
- Mix wet ingredients: In another bowl, beat the egg. Then, whisk in the milk, melted butter, and Dijon mustard until smooth.
- Combine: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix — it’s okay if the batter is a bit lumpy.
- Fill muffin tin: Spoon the batter into the muffin cups, filling them about 2/3 of the way.
- Bake: Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the muffins are golden on top and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Let the muffins cool for a few minutes in the tin, then transfer them to a wire rack. Serve warm, and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Tips:
- For an extra crispy topping, sprinkle some more shredded cheese on top of each muffin before baking.
- Feel free to swap the ham with bacon or sausage if you prefer a different protein!
Enjoy your warm, cheesy, savory breakfast muffins!