3 ounces ham, diced 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 eggs 3/4 cup all-purpose white flour 3 ounces grated Cheddar cheese plus 3 tablespoons 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon baking powder 2 tablespoons heavy cream
DIRECTIONS:
In large skillet, heat oil over medium heat and cook diced ham until browned and crisp, stirring often. Remove to plate to cool to room temperature.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Put flour in large bowl. Add eggs.
Add cheese.
Add salt.
Add baking powder.
Add ham.
Add heavy cream. Mix just to combine all ingredients. Do not overmix!
Line muffin tin with paper cups.
Spoon batter into paper cups, filling 3/4 of each cup. Bake in preheated oven at 375 degrees F about 20 to 25 minutes.
Test with toothpick: if it comes out clean (nothing sticks to it), the muffins are done.
Sprinkle muffins with remaining 3 tablespoons of cheese, spreading it evenly among the cups. Put muffins into hot oven for 3 minutes or until cheese melts.