Sausage Cheese Muffins

ratherbeswimmin''s Note:

Southern Living; see note for OAMC instructions

• Total Time: 1 hrs
• Prep Time: 30 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 12 muffins

• ½ lb bulk pork sausage
• ¼ cup chopped green onion
• ¼ cup chopped green pepper
• ¾ cup all-purpose flour
• ½ cup plain cornmeal
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1⁄8; teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 egg , beaten
• 1 cup buttermilk
• ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese

Directions:

1. Combine sausage, green onions, and green pepper in a skillet.
2. Cook over medium heat until sausage is browned; drain excess fat.
3. Combine flour, cornmeal, soda, salt, and red pepper.
4. Combine egg and buttermilk.
5. Add buttermilk mixture, sausage mixture, and cheese to flour mixture; stir just until moistened.
6. Spoon into greased muffin pans, filling two-thirds full.
7. Bake at 400 degrees for 28-30 minutes or until golden.
8. Note: OAMC instructions--To Freeze: Freeze wrapped individually in plastic wrap, then put in ziplock.
9. To Reheat: Microwave 10-20 seconds or until heated through.

Reviews

[Gladys58]

I made these for brunch and they were very delicious. I like a heartier muffin and this fit the bill. The sausage and onion flavors combined well. A great addition to our breakfast smorgasbord. Thanks Nurse Di.

[Cook In Southwest]

I'm not rating these, primarily because I screwed them up with my first attempt - forgot to make high altitude adjustments - so I have to make them again and will rate then. While mine were pretty flat (we live about 6,000 ft. elevation) they tasted pretty good. I have to admit, I couldn't stop eating them, so they are worth trying and adjusting to your personal taste. I could hardly taste the bell peppers, so I will use jalapenos next time. I really couldn't taste the cheese either, so I'll increase that a bit. The amount of chile flakes was just right (I thought.) Mine were a tad bit over-cooked at 28 minutes, so you may want to check them prior to that time. I LOVE the nutritional content of these muffins - better than most muffins.

[MissRed1970]

I made these yesterday morning, and heated one from frozen on my way out the door this morning. A good basic recipe, but I think the next time I make it, I will substitute jalapenos and/or habaneros for the green peppers. I doubled the crushed red pepper but it wasn't quite as "zippy" as we normally like.