Cheddar Herb Muffin Bites

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 5 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, grated
• Wine Pairing
• 1 cup Cracker Barrel Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese, grated
• 1/2 cup Cracker Barrel Mediterranean Herb cheddar cheese, grated
• 11/2 cups cold buttermilk
• Melted butter and parsley flakes, to brush on hot muffins

1. Preheat oven to 400 F.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder and salt.
3. Cut in the butter, just until the butter is coated with flour mixture and crumbly.
4. Stir in the cheeses until coated with flour mixture.
5. Make a well in the center of the bowl and add buttermilk.
6. Use a rubber spatula or your hands to gently incorporate the buttermilk into the dry mixture just until moistened.
7. Batter will be very sticky. Do not over stir.
8. Grease a mini muffin tin.
9. Use a mini ice cream scoop to drop the batter into the muffin tin.
10. Bake for 8-10 minutes until golden.
11. Remove from oven and brush lightly with melted butter and sprinkle with parsley.
12. Serve hot.

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Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/cheddar-herb-muffin-bites-52610371 (may not work)