DENVER BREAKFAST MUFFINS

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup cornmeal
• 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp dry mustard
• 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 cup milk (2%)
• 2 tbsp salted butter, melted
• 1 large egg
• 3/4 cup finely chopped ham
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onion

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Combine flour, cornmeal, baking powder, dry mustard and cayenne pepper in a bowl.
3. Whisk together milk, melted butter and egg until blended. Pour milk mixture into flour mixture, stirring just until combined.
4. Gently fold in ham, cheese and green onion.
5. Spoon mixture into greased or paper-lined muffin cups, filling cups three-quarters full.
6. Bake at 375°F until a cake tester inserted in centre come out clean, about 25 minutes.
7. Cool muffins in pan for 10 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature. May be refrigerated for up to 2 days.