Savory Prosciutto Muffins

Submitted by Maiden77

"Chopped onion caramelized in butter gives these muffins a sweet and savory flavor. The prosciutto adds a hit of salt and richness. Serrano ham or other cured ham can be used in place of the From eatingwell.com"

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 12

ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 1⁄2 cups onions, finely chopped
• 1⁄2 cup prosciutto, minced (2 ounces)
• 2 cups whole wheat pastry flour
• 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, minced
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄8 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• 1 cup fat-free buttermilk
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

directions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F Coat 12 (1/2-cup) muffin cups with cooking spray.
2. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring, until golden, about 5 minutes. Stir in prosciutto and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat.
3. Whisk flour, rosemary, baking powder, baking soda, salt and pepper in a large bowl until combined. Whisk buttermilk, eggs and oil in a medium bowl until blended.
4. Fold the onion mixture and buttermilk mixture into the dry ingredients with a rubber spatula until evenly moistened. Divide the batter among the prepared muffin cups.
5. Bake the muffins until lightly browned and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 18 to 20 minutes. Serve warm.