Cheese and Ham Muffins
I love cheese in anything, but I particularly adore these cheese and ham muffins as they are so versatile. They can be flavoured and served in so many different ways. Here are a list of ideas of how to serve them;
I love cheese in anything, but I particularly adore these cheese and ham muffins as they are so versatile. They can be flavoured and served in so many different ways. Here are a list of ideas of how to serve them;
- As they are!
- Cut in half and used in place of a muffin for eggs.
- Cut in half, spread a layer of cream cheese, black pepper and tomato.
- As an alternative to bread, fill with salad and it's like a cheese, ham and salad sarnie!
- Make them into mini muffins by using smaller cases and baking for less time and serve as canapes or as part of afternoon tea.
The other side of the versatility to these muffins, is changing the flavours. You can add herbs, spices or fillings. Here's some examples;
- Add dried basil and a tablespoon of tomato puree to the mix. Once cooked, serve with a slice of fresh tomato and mozzarella for an Italian twist.
- Add some chives to the mix and then serve with soured cream.
- Add some dried chilli to the mix for a spicy kick.
As you can see, these variations require little effort, but create something different each time and that's why I love them so much.
Ingredients
- 280g plain flour, sifted
- 1 tbsp baking powder, sifted
- 100g sliced ham, finely chopped
- 160g extra mature cheddar cheese, grated
- 2 large eggs
- 250ml semi-skimmed milk
- 6 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1/2 tsp English mustard
- Ground black pepper, to taste
Method
- Preheat oven to 200c/400F/Gas Mark 6.
- Line a 12 hole muffin tin with paper cases.
- Place the flour, baking powder, pepper, ham and 100g of the cheese in a large bowl and mix together.
- In a jug, beat the eggs, oil, milk and mustard, until combined.
- Add the ingredients from the jug, into the bowl and mix together until combined (don't overwork the mixture).
- Place the mixture in the paper cases, and then top with the remaining cheese.
- Place in the oven for 20 minutes, or until golden brown and firm to touch.
- Leave to cool for 5 minutes and then enjoy served warm!
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