Jalepeño Cheddar Muffins

Sweets are our weakness. Even though we know sugar doesn't mesh well with our bodies, we still can't resist a few cookies or a slice of chocolate cake. That's why it's popular to give this stuff up when Lent comes around –  it takes a lot of strength to forgo any type of dessert. But all treats don't have to be sweet! Try out this savory muffin to give your sweet tooth a break.

Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Total time: 35 minutes

Servings: 12 muffins

Ingredients:
2 eggs
1  1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
1/2 cup milk or milk substitute (I used almond milk)
1 cup flour (I used white-whole wheat flour)
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 jalepeño, thinly sliced

Photo by Parisa Soraya

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 375°.
2. In a medium bowl, mix together eggs, milk and Greek yogurt.
3. In another bowl, mix flour, baking powder, salt and pepper.
4. Combine wet and dry ingredients.

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5. Add in cheese and stir until it is incorporated well.
6. Grease muffin tin and then evenly pour batter, filling each muffin tin about 1/2 full with batter.
7. Slice a thin jalepeño slice per muffin tin.

Photo by Parisa Soraya

8. Top each muffin with a thin jalepeño round.

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9. Bake for 20-25 minutes. They taste best when served warm.

Photo by Parisa Soraya

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