Zesty Ham And Cheese Muffins

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup minced fresh chives
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon dried minced onion
• 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
• 1 egg
• 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons buttermilk
• 6 drops hot pepper sauce
• 1 cup cubed fully cooked ham
• 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 3/4 cup shredded process cheese (Velveeta)
• 5 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese
• 3-1/2 teaspoons butter
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

1. In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. In another bowl, beat the egg, buttermilk and pepper sauce. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in the ham, cheddar cheese and process cheese.
2. Fill greased muffin cups three-fourths full. Top each muffin with about 1 teaspoon Parmesan cheese and 1/4 teaspoon butter. Combine the paprika, parsley and pepper; sprinkle over muffins.
3. Bake at 450u0b0 for 10-14 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. Serve warm. Refrigerate leftovers.

flour, fresh chives, baking powder, parsley flakes, baking soda, salt, onion, ground mustard, egg, buttermilk, pepper, cheddar cheese, process cheese, parmesan cheese, butter, paprika, parsley flakes, pepper

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/zesty-ham-and-cheese-muffins/ (may not work)