Rice Muffins

A really good way to use leftover rice. Everyone loves them!!

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 12

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups flour
• 2  teaspoons baking powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 2  tablespoons sugar
• 3  tablespoons  soft shortening or 3  tablespoons  liquid  oil
• 1  cup  cold cooked white rice
• 1  egg, beaten
• 1 1⁄4 cups milk
• 1⁄2 cup  cubed cheddar cheese

Directions

1. Sift dry ingredients togther. Cut in shortening or stir in oil. Add rice, egg, cheese and milk; mix enough to moisten dry ingredients.
2. Grease muffin tins. Fill muffin tins 3/4 full. Bake 425 degrees for 25 minutes.