Cheese and Ham Muffins

These are a great option when you’re running to catch the bus, and want a quick bite of something tasty. A good choice for breakfast, elevenses, teatime, or anytime you’re feeling peckish really, they are quick to put together and can be stored in an airtight container.

From Leon: Naturally Fast Food

Makes 12

6 slices of ham

190g cheddar cheese

75g butter

1 egg

250ml milk

300g self-raising flour

½ teaspoon paprika

1. Preheat oven to 190C and lightly grease a muffin tin. Cut the ham in to 1 cm chunks and grate the cheddar. Cut the butter into pieces. Beat the egg in a bowl with the milk.
2. Sieve the flour, paprika and a pinch of salt into a large mixing bowl, and rub the butter into the flour until it looks like breadcrumbs.
3. Add the chopped ham and grated cheese, then stir in the egg and milk mix thoroughly.
4. Spoon into the muffin tin and cook in the oven for 20 minutes. Place on a wire rack to cool.

Culinary Know How: FRESHER

Budget: UNDER £5

Kitchen Requirements: MUFFIN TIN, LARGE MIXING BOWL, WIRE RACK.