Ham Muffins with Herbs
From: Paulette, Saint-Leonard, Quebec, Canada
Comments: Excellent served along with a lentil soup.
Servings: 12 muffins
IngredientsPreparation
  • 1 1/2 cup [375 mL] chopped cooked ham
  • 1 cup [250 mL] cooked fresh or frozen, defrosted and well drained broccoli pieces
  • 1 onion, minced
  • 1/3 cup [75 g] grated Old Cheddar cheese
  • 6 eggs
  • 1/3 cup [80 mL] vegetable oil
  • 1 1/4 cups [175 g] all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon [15 mL] baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon [1 mL] salt
  • 1 tablespoon [15 mL] freshly minced or dried parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon [2.5 mL] oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon [2.5 mL] basil
    or
    1 tablespoon [15 mL] freshly chopped basil
  • Preheat oven to 375°F [190°C].
  • Grease 12 medium-size muffin tins, approximately 1/3 cup [80 mL] each.
  • Into a bowl, mix together chopped ham, broccoli pieces, minced onion and grated cheese.
  • Into a clean bowl, beat eggs, using an electric mixer, until foamy.
  • Mix in oil.
  • Into a third bowl, sift together flour, baking powder and salt.
  • Mix in minced parsley, oregano and basil.
  • Add dry ingredients to beaten eggs, stirring with a wooden spoon.
  • Mix in ham mixture.
  • Spoon into muffin tins.
  • Bake into preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean from the center of muffins.
  • Cool into pan, onto a wire rack, for 5 minutes before unmolding.
  • Serve hot or cold.