Savory Muffins with Ham, Feta and Fresh Basil

Ingredients

• 2 cups plus 1 tablespoon all purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup whole milk
• 6 tablespoons melted butter
• 3/4 cup tiny frozen peas
• 3/4 cup crumbled bacon or diced ham
• 1/2 cup Feta cheese
• 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil
• 1/2 cup salted toasted pumpkin seeds
• 2 teaspoons melted butter (for brushing)

Instructions

1. 1

   1. Preheat oven to 350˚F . Line a 12 cup muffin pan with cupcake papers.

2. 2

   2. Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt into a large bowl and stir to combine. Form a well in the center of the dry ingredients.

3. 3

   3. Combine the eggs and milk in a medium bowl and whisk to combine. Add the melted butter and stir to combine.

4. 4

   4. Pour the milk mixture into the center of the dry ingredients. Mix until all ingredients are well combined. Fold in the peas, ham (or bacon), feta and basil.

5. 5

   5. Spoon the mixture into the muffin cups, diving the batter evenly, filling until about 2/3 full. Sprinkle each muffin with 1 generous tablespoon of pumpkin seeds. Press gently with the back of your spoon to adhere the seeds to the batter. Bake for 25-30 mins or until golden and spring slightly to the touch. Remove from oven and brush the tops of each muffin lightly with the 2 teaspoons of melted butter. Allow muffins to cool in the pan for five minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.