Corn Flake Jam Filled Muffins

I got this great recipe from my mother - we always have extra jam on hand so this recipe is great.

• Ready In: 38 mins
• Yields: 12 muffins

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1⁄3 cup sugar
• 1  tablespoon baking powder
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 2  cups  corn flakes
• 1  cup nonfat milk
• 1  egg
• 1⁄4 cup  vegetable oil
• 1⁄4 cup  preserves or 1⁄4 cup  jam
•  cream cheese, softened (optional)

Directions

1. Stir together flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
2. In large mixing bowl, combine corn flakes cereal and milk. Let stand 2 minutes or until cereal softens. Add egg and oil. Beat well. Add flour mixture, stirring only until combined. Portion evenly into twelve 2 1/2-inch muffin-pan cups coated with cooking spray.
3. Make a deep indentation in top of batter of each muffin. Fill each with level teaspoon of preserves.
4. Bake at 400° F about 18 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm with soft cream cheese.