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Easy Ham and Cheese School Morning Muffins

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These savory ham and cheese muffins are ready in 25 minutes, made with pantry-friendly ingredients, and perfect for busy school mornings. They’re moist, flavorful, and kid-approved.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup (240ml) whole milk
  • 1/4 cup (56g) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • 2 ounces (56g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup (about 150g) diced cooked ham
  • 1 cup (100g) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin pan with 10 paper liners.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, smoked paprika, mustard powder, and black pepper.
  3. In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add eggs and whisk until fully incorporated. Pour in milk and melted butter; whisk until combined.
  4. Pour dry ingredients into wet ingredients. Stir gently with a rubber spatula just until flour disappears (10-12 strokes). Do not overmix.
  5. Fold in diced ham, shredded cheddar, and chives with a few gentle turns.
  6. Divide batter evenly among the 10 lined muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full (batter should mound slightly above rim).
  7. Bake for 18-22 minutes, until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  8. Cool in pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Let cool at least 2 minutes before serving.

Notes

For extra-golden tops, brush muffins with melted butter right after baking. Muffins taste even better on day two. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, refrigerate for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.

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Keywords: ham and cheese muffins, breakfast muffins, school morning muffins, easy muffins, savory muffins

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