How to Make the Perfect Ham Cheese Muffins
American · Easy · 30 min · 6 servings
Ham cheese muffins are savory portable bites that pack a serious protein punch making them one of the smartest kid friendly recipes for lunchboxes. Kids love the cheesy pull and parents love how easy these are to batch bake ahead of time.
Why this recipe works
This Ham Cheese Muffins recipe has been crafted to deliver restaurant-quality results in your home kitchen. At just 30 minutes from start to finish, it fits perfectly into a busy schedule without sacrificing flavor. Each serving comes in at 215 calories with 12g of protein, making it a balanced choice for any meal.
What you will need
This recipe uses 6 simple ingredients that you can find at any grocery store:
- 1.5 cups all purpose flour
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.75 cup diced cooked ham
- 1 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp baking powder
Step by step instructions
Step 1: Mix Dry Ingredients
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F and grease a 12-cup muffin tin. In a large bowl whisk together flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt until combined.
Step 2: Add Wet Ingredients
In a separate bowl whisk together the milk and egg then pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined being careful not to overmix.
Step 3: Fold in Ham and Cheese
Gently fold the diced ham and shredded cheddar cheese into the batter until evenly distributed then divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups.
Step 4: Bake and Cool
Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until the tops are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean then cool in the tin for 5 minutes before removing.
Easy substitutions
Missing an ingredient? Here are some swaps that work perfectly:
- ham → cooked crumbled bacon for a smokier flavor
- cheddar cheese → mozzarella cheese for a milder taste kids enjoy
Common mistakes to avoid
Watch out for these pitfalls that can affect your results:
- Overmixing the batter which makes the muffins dense and tough instead of fluffy
- Filling muffin cups too full causing them to overflow and create an uneven shape
Nutrition facts
Per serving: 215 calories, 12g protein, 20g carbs, 9g fat, 1g fiber.
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