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Savory Prosciutto Muffins

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From EatingWell:  May/June 2008

Chopped onion caramelized in butter gives these muffins a sweet and savory flavor. The prosciutto adds a hit of salt and richness. Serrano ham or other cured ham can be used in place of the prosciutto, if preferred.

1 dozen muffins | Active Time: 25 minutes | Total Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 1/2 cups finely chopped onion
• 1/2 cup minced prosciutto, (2 ounces)
• 2 cups whole-wheat pastry flour
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• 1 cup nonfat buttermilk
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Coat 12 (1/2-cup) muffin cups with cooking spray.
2. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring, until golden, about 5 minutes. Stir in prosciutto and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat.
3. Whisk flour, rosemary, baking powder, baking soda, salt and pepper in a large bowl until combined. Whisk buttermilk, eggs and oil in a medium bowl until blended.
4. Fold the onion mixture and buttermilk mixture into the dry ingredients with a rubber spatula until evenly moistened. Divide the batter among the prepared muffin cups.
5. Bake the muffins until lightly browned and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 18 to 20 minutes. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Per muffin : 149 Calories; 6 g Fat; 2 g Sat; 2 g Mono; 44 mg Cholesterol; 18 g Carbohydrates; 5 g Protein; 2 g Fiber; 357 mg Sodium; 41 mg Potassium

1 Carbohydrate Serving

Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fat

Tips & Notes

• Make Ahead Tip: Prepare Steps 2 & 3, keeping the onion mixture, dry and wet ingredients separate; cover and refrigerate for up 1 day. Continue with Step 4 just before baking.