Blue Corn Muffins

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From routh street cafe, dallas, tx.

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Steps

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Saute / stir peppers and onion in hot oil until tender.

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Set aside.

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Add butter and shortening to a saucepan.

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Melt over low heat.

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Set aside to cool.

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In a large bowl , combine cornmeal and the next 4 ingredients.

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Mix well and set aside.

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In a bowl , combine eggs , milk , half-and-half , and ham.

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Stir in sauteed vegetables and melted butter / shortening mixture.

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Add to dry ingredients , stirring mixture just until moistened.

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Spoon batter into greased and floured muffin pans , filling 3 / 4 full.

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Bake in a 350 oven for 20-25 minutes.

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Ingredients

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red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, onion, vegetable oil, butter, shortening, blue cornmeal, all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, eggs, milk, half-and-half, cooked ham