Cheddar-Sausage Corn Muffins

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Cheddar-Sausage Corn Muffins

Makes 12

If you can't find or don't favor hot spicy sausage, any seasoned turkey

sausage will work.

8 ozs chorizo or andouille turkey sausage, removed from casings

1 cup all-purpose flour

3/4 cup yellow cornmeal

1 tbsp baking powder

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese, divided

4 tbsps unsalted butter

1 cup nonfat milk

1 large egg

1/4 cup chopped date pieces (2-3 large dates, pitted)

1-2 tbsps minced, pickled jalapenos

Preheat oven to 400 deg F. Lightly spray 12 1/3-cup muffin cups.

In a skillet over medium-low heat, saute sausage, breaking up into little

pieces, until cooked through, about 10 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon

and drain on paper towels.

In a medium bowl, sift together flour, cornmeal, baking powder, and salt.

Mix in 1/4 cup cheese. In a small saucepan, melt butter; cool slightly.

Whisk in milk, egg, dates, and jalapenos. Stir sausage crumbles and butter

mixture into flour mixture until just combined. Spoon batter to fill muffin

cups. Sprinkle tops with remaining 1/4 cup cheese.

Bake muffins in center of oven until golden and a toothpick comes out

clean, about 20 minutes.

Calories 187;Fat 9g;Chol 48mg;Carbs 18g;Protein 8g;Fiber 1g;Sodium 357mg

Delicious Living February 2004

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