MARVELOUS MUSHROOM MUFFINS

Marvelous Mushroom Muffins image

A different sort of muffin, but one that has received lots of compliments. Sharp cheddar cheese gives an added bite.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, undrained
1 tablespoon butter
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 large egg, beaten
3/4 cup milk
1/4 cup canola oil
1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Steps:

Drain mushrooms, reserving 1/4 cup liquid. Chop mushrooms. In a small skillet, saute mushrooms in butter for 3 minutes. Remove from the heat., In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Combine the egg, milk, oil and reserved mushroom liquid; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in cheese and mushrooms. , Fill greased muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 176 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 345mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.