HAM AND CHEDDAR MUFFINS

 

3 tbsp butter

1 medium-size sweet onion, chopped fine
1 1/2 cups low-fat baking mix* (ie Bisquick, etc)
2 cups (8-oz) low-fat shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
1/2 cup fat-free milk
1 large egg
1 cup finely chopped cooked ham*

In a skillet over medium-high heat, melt the butter; add onion and saute until tender. Set aside.

In a large bowl, combine the baking mix and 1 cup of the cheese; make a well in the center.

In a small bowl mix the milk and egg, blending well.  Add the milk/egg mixture to the well of the baking mix mixture; stir until moistened.  Stir in the onion and the ham.

Spoon mixture evenly into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 2/3s full.

Sprinkle the remaining cup of cheese evenly over the muffins.

Bake at 425 degrees for approximately 18 minutes or until golden brown.  Allow to cool a couple of minutes before removing from the pans.

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*May substitute 1 cup of bulk sausage that has been cooked and crumbled, if you prefer.
There are many options ie gluten-free, whole-wheat, etc.