Ham N' Cheese Muffins

• all-purpose flour↗2 cups
• baking powder↗1 tablespoon
• salt↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• black pepper↗1⁄4 teaspoon

  freshly grounded

• cayenne pepper↗1 pinch
• extra large egg1
• milk (not fat free)↗1 cup
• unsalted butter↗1⁄4 cup

  melted (no substitutes)

• brown mustard↗2 tablespoons
• sharp cheddar cheese↗3⁄4 cup

  shredded

• smoked ham↗3⁄4 cup

  finely chopped

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   preheat oven to 400*F and prepare muffin tins.

2. 2

   in large bowl, shift together flour, baking powder, salt, black pepper and cayenne pepper.

3. 3

   in a separate bowl beat egg, milk, butter and mustard; stir into flour mixture. stir in cheese and ham.

4. 4

   spoon into prepared muffin tin and bake for 20 minutes or until fully risen and browned.