Cheddar Cheese and Mustard Muffins

Submitted by ratherbeswimmin

"In 'Muffins' by Elizabeth Alston"

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Yields: 12 muffins

ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 cup coarsely grated extra-sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 large egg
• 3 -4 tablespoons spicy hot prepared mustard
• 1 cup milk
• 1⁄4 cup butter, melted

directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°.
2. Grease muffin cups, or use foil or paper baking cups.
3. Thoroughly mix flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper in a big bowl.
4. Add in cheese; toss flour and cheese with fingers to distribute cheese evenly.
5. Whisk egg and mustard in a small bowl.
6. When well mixed, whisk in milk and butter; pour over flour mixture; fold in gently with a rubber spatula, just until dry ingredients are moistened.
7. Scoop batter into muffin cups; bake 20-25 minutes, or until springy to the touch in the center.
8. Turn out onto rack to cool.