Cheddar and Green Onion Muffins

This is a recipe I got a few years ago from a Southern Living book. The photo is a file photo from novice-baker, if I remember correctly.

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tbsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp ground red pepper
1 cup shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese
1/3 cup finely chopped green onions
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 cup milk
1/3 cup butter, melted

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Lightly grease 12 muffin cups; set aside.

In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, garlic powder, and red pepper; stir well.  Stir in the cheese and the green onions.  Make a well in the center of the mixture.

Whisk together the egg, milk, and butter; pour into the well of the flour mixture.  Stir just until all the flour mixture is moistened.  spoon into the prepared muffin tins, filling 3/4s full.

Bake muffins at 375 degrees for 22 minutes or until a wooden toothpick inserted in the centers comes out clean.  Immediately remove from the pans.  Serve while warm.

Yield: 12 muffins

file photo