Cheesy Corn Muffins

I make these corn muffins often, especially on the weekends - the kids love to snack on them.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Yields: 12 muffins

Ingredients

• 3⁄4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 1⁄2 teaspoons baking powder
• 3⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1  tablespoon sugar
• 1⁄2 cup yellow cornmeal
• 1  cup cheddar cheese, grated
• 1  egg, beaten
• 3⁄4 cup buttermilk
• 3  tablespoons butter, melted and cooled

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400F.
2. Combine flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
3. Stir in cornmeal and cheese.
4. Make a well in center of dry ingredients and add beaten egg, milk, and the melted butter.
5. Stir just until dry ingredients are moistened.
6. Fill greased 2-inch muffin cups 2/3sfull.
7. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until nicely browned.
8. Note: Crumbled bacon in the batter is a nice addition.