Recipe of the Month: Ham and Cheese Savoury Muffins

Serves 12 | Prep Time: 30 minutes | Difficulty: Easy

For a vegetarian alternative, switch out the ham for sweetcorn.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups self-rising flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp smoked paprika (optional)
• Pinch of salt
• 200ml milk
• 100g butter (melted)
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp vinegar
• 200g ham (diced and extra for toppings)
• 4 spring onions (sliced)
• 150g cheese (grated)

Steps:

1. Pre-heat oven to 180°C and line a muffin tray with muffin cases
2. In one bowl, mix the dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, paprika (optional), and salt)
3. In a separate bowl, mix the wet ingredients (milk, melted butter, eggs, and vinegar). Add this to dry ingredients and mix until combined.
4. Fold ham, spring onion and most of the cheese into the mixture (make sure to leave enough for toppings)
5. Divide the batter into the muffin cases and then top with the rest of the cheese and ham.
6. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden and risen.

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