Ham and cheese muffins

Ham and cheese muffins
  • Serves icon Makes 45 muffins
  • Time icon Takes 25 minutes to make, 8-10 minutes to bake, plus cooling

These savoury ham and cheese muffins are the perfect party snack to serve to guests but they also make a welcome snack anytime.

Nutrition: per serving

Calories
37kcals
Fat
1.8g (1.1g saturated)
Protein
1.4g
Carbohydrates
4g (0.2g sugar)
Salt
0.2g
Calories
37kcals
Fat
1.8g (1.1g saturated)
Protein
1.4g
Carbohydrates
4g (0.2g sugar)
Salt
0.2g

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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.

delicious. tips

  1. 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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