Ham and cheese muffins
- Published: 31 Dec 05
- Updated: 18 Mar 24
These savoury ham and cheese muffins are the perfect party snack to serve to guests but they also make a welcome snack anytime.
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Makes 45 muffins
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Takes 25 minutes to make, 8-10 minutes to bake, plus cooling
Ingredients
- 225g self-raising flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 3 slices ham, chopped
- 6 fresh sage leaves, finely chopped
- 75g mature Cheddar, chopped
- 50g unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
- 1 medium egg, lightly beaten
- 1½ tbsp wholegrain mustard
- 150ml semi-skimmed milk
Method
- Preheat the oven to 200°C/fan180°C/gas 6. Sift the flour, baking powder and ¼ teaspoon salt into a large bowl. Stir in the ham, sage and cheddar. Make a well in the centre, then add the butter, egg, mustard and milk. Mix together briefly, until just combined.
- Put teaspoonfuls of the mixture into petits fours cases, so that each is about three-quarters full. Place on 2 large baking sheets and bake for 8-10 minutes, until risen and golden. Transfer to wire racks to cool a little.
- To serve, peel off the petits fours cases and line the muffins up on serving plates. Serve warm or at room temperature. Put your favourite chutney into a serving bowl for guests to dunk the muffins in.
- Recipe from January 2006 Issue
Nutrition
- Calories
- 37kcals
- Fat
- 1.8g (1.1g saturated)
- Protein
- 1.4g
- Carbohydrates
- 4g (0.2g sugar)
- Salt
- 0.2g
delicious. tips
Make the muffins, then cool and freeze in food bags for up to 1 month. Defrost in the fridge overnight, then serve at room temperature.
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