Ultimate Cheese Muffins

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 375; grease a 12-cup muffin pan.
2. 2
   Divide the Parmesan cheese between the prepared muffin cups.
3. 3
   Tap and shake pan so the cheese evenly coats sides and bottom of each cup.
4. 4
   In a big bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper; stir in the Cheddar cheese.
5. 5
   In another bowl, whisk together egg, butter, and mustard until well blended.
6. 6
   Whisk in milk and sour cream until blended.
7. 7
   Add the egg mixture to the flour mixture and stir until just blended.
8. 8
   Divide batter equally among prepared muffin cups.
9. 9
   Bake for 20-25 minutes or until tops are golden brown and a pick comes out clean.
10. 10
    Let cool in pan on a wire rack for 3 minutes, then transfer to the rack to cool.