Featured Recipe: Ham and Cheese Muffins

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To kick off our first blog we are providing you with an easy and yummy recipe. Try this at home and share your experience with us.

If you live in the Ackley, Iowa area you can try it before you make it as it is featured on our January 6th daily lunch menu served with our fresh green leaf chef salad. Stop in (401 Sherman Avenue, Ackley, Iowa 50601) or place your order by phone at 641-847-0031.

Ham and Cheese Muffins*

Preparation time: 10 minutes, Cooking time 20 minutes

Ingredients:

2 cups flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup vegetable oil
8 ounces ham steak, boneless diced (Ham steaks are also available in the Triple T retail area)
1 1/2 cups Cheddar cheese, grated

Directions:

Heat oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly grease and flour 12 regular muffin tin. In a large bowl stir together the flour, baking powder and salt; set aside. Whisk together the egg, buttermilk, and oil in a small bowl. Stir in the ham and cheese. Using a rubber spatula, stir the egg mixture into the dry ingredients just until combined. Do not over mix. Spoon into each of the prepared muffin tins approximately 3/4 full. Bake until golden brown, about 20 minutes. Remove from muffin tin and let cool.

Makes 12

*Recipe provided by The Other White Meat