Apple, Cheddar & Walnut Muffins

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 Stick Unsalted Butter (Room Temperature)
  
• 1/2 Cup Sugar
• 2 Large Eggs
• 1/2 Cup Whole Milk
• 2 1/2 Cups Flour
• 2 1/2 Teaspoons Baking Powder
• 1 Teaspoon Sea Salt
• 2 Large Granny Smith Apples (Peeled, Cored and Diced)
• 1/2 Cup Grated Sharp Cheddar
• 1/2 Cup Chopped Walnuts
  

DIRECTIONS:

• Heat oven to 350 degrees.
• Butter a 12-cup muffin tin.
• Combine the milk and eggs in a small bowl and beat lightly.
• Combine the flour, baking powder and salt in another bowl.
• Using a mixer, cream the butter and sugar until smooth.
• Stir in half of the milk mixture, then the flour, apples, cheese and walnuts.
• Mix until combined, then stir in remaining milk mixture until all ingredients are moistened.
• Spoon into the muffin tin and bake for 25-30 minutes, until lightly browned.

These muffins are full of flavor with combination of rich cheese and walnuts and the tangy Granny Smith apples.
Enjoy!

This recipe is from Eating Well Magazine.