BREAKFAST MUFFINS

BREAKFAST MUFFINS
INGREDIENTS

• Non-stick baking spray
• 2 cups flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper (see notes)
• 1/ 8 – 1/4 teaspoons crushed red peppers (see notes)
• 1 pound large pork sausage
• 1/2 red peppers, finely chopped (about 1/2 cup)
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 2 eggs
• 1 can (7 ounces) green ones chili peppers, drained
• 2/3 cup very finely diced cheddar cheese (see notes)
• 2 tablespoons melted butter

INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray a standard 12-cup muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, black pepper, baking soda, cayenne pepper, and crushed red pepper. Put aside.
In a large pan, brown the sausage; Add red pepper and cook for another 2 minutes.Pour off excess fat, remove pan from heat and allow to cool for a few minutes.
In a large bowl, whisk together the buttermilk and eggs. Add the flour mixture and stir until well combined. Add the sausage mixture, drained green chiles, diced cheddar cheese, and melted butter to the mixture. Mix until well combined.Divide evenly into the muffin tin and fill just to the edge.
Bake until golden brown and firm, about 25 to 30 minutes. Allow the muffins to cool for 10 minutes before removing them from the pan.

NOTES

Spray the muffin tin well with non-stick baking spray or use baking paper.
Use good quality smoked or sharp cheddar cheese.Other cheeses that work well with this recipe include Pepper Jack, Monterey Jack, Gouda, Mozzarella, and Gruyere.
If you don’t want to buy buttermilk, make your own. Add a tablespoon of white vinegar or a tablespoon of lemon juice to a cup of milk and let it sit for five minutes. Use immediately or refrigerate until ready.
Other proteins you can try include ham and bacon.You can use any color pepper in this recipe, but I like the sweetness of the red pepper and the contrasting color of the green chilies.
Other vegetables that can be added include onions, mushrooms, spinach, potatoes, broccoli or sweet potatoes.
Always preheat the oven and place the muffins on the middle rack in the middle of the oven.

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