Ham and Cheese Breakfast Muffins Recipe

Ham and Cheese Breakfast Muffins are savory muffins with a touch of spice that are perfect for breakfast or brunch, or served as a side with chili, soup or stew.

For many years, breakfast on the go, or (I’m sad to admit) sometimes no breakfast at all, was how I rolled. Whether I was running to school or work, I could hardly get my act together enough to get a real breakfast. Not good at all. These Ham and Cheese Breakfast Muffins would have been perfect back then, and they certainly would have encouraged me to pay more attention to having breakfast.

Ham and Cheese Breakfast Muffins are the perfect savory breakfast muffin to grab for on the go. Of course these easy muffins are not just great for breakfast. Add them to a brunch menu, or try them as a substitute for cornbread to accompany a hot bowl of chili too. They are absolutely the perfect addition to chili or soup night. Make a big giant salad, a pot of your favorite soup or chili and a batch of these muffins for a delicious dinner or game night gathering. YUM!

I’m all about easy recipes that and these Ham and Cheese Breakfast Muffins are so easy to prepare. Begin by whisking together the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, cayenne pepper, and ground black pepper. Set that aside, and whisk together in a separate bowl milk, eggs and oil. Next, add the wet ingredient mixture to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Be sure not to over mix. Finish by stirring in the ham and shredded cheese until incorporated. Again, do not over mix. Distribute the batter into muffin cups and bake until done, about 30 minutes. Enjoy the muffins while they’re still warm.

The savory ham and cheese combined with a tad bit of spicy cayenne pepper make these Ham and Cheese Breakfast Muffins a warm welcome to the day. As mentioned before, these breakfast muffins are easy to make and can be made ahead the day before they are needed, then rewarmed before serving. Serve with butter or a drizzling of honey for a delicious savory sweet bite.

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Ham and Cheese Breakfast Muffins Recipe

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Ham and Cheese Breakfast Muffins

Yield: 18

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes

These savory muffins are perfect for breakfast or brunch, or served as a compliment to soups and stews.

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Ingredients

• 2 cups white whole wheat flour (or substitute all-purpose flour)
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 2/3 cup milk (buttermilk may be substituted)
• 2 eggs
• 1/3 cup olive oil (or vegetable oil)
• 8 ounces ham, diced (about 1 1/3 cup diced)
• 4 ounces cheddar cheese (or monterey jack, provolone, or havarti), shredded (about 1 1/2 cups shredded)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350-degrees F. Prepare a muffin pan for 18 muffins with cooking spray or grease with butter. In a large bowl, whisk together dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, cayenne pepper, ground black pepper. Set aside. In a separate bowl whisk together milk, eggs, and oil. Add wet ingredients into dry and mix until just combined. Do not over mix. Stir in ham, and cheese until just incorporated. Distribute batter evenly into 18 muffin cups, and bake at 350-degrees F for 30 minutes, or until a cake tester or toothpick comes out clean.

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Originally published April 14, 2014.

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