Country Sausage And Cheese Muffins

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A bit of trouble to make, but worth it. a meal on their own. third runner up in the cook's country recipe contest. from cook's country feb/march 2008 by pamela shank

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Steps

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Cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink , about 5 minutes.

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Transfer to paper towel-lined plate to cool.

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Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 375.

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In the bowl of a food processor , add 2 c flour 2 1 / 2 t sugar , 2 t baking powder , 1 t baking soda , 1 t salt , 6 t cut butter , and 8 oz grated cheddar.

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Finely chop 1 / 2 red onion and 1 / 2 red bell pepper and add to mixture in the food processor bowl.

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Add cooled sausage to the mixture in the food processor and pulse until mixture resembles coarse meal.

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Transfer to large bowl.

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Whisk egg and buttermilk in mixing cup and stir into flour mixture until well combined.

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Grease and flour 12-cup muffin tin and spoon batter inches bake until toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

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20 to 25 minutes.

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Cool in tin for 5 minutes.

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Remove and serve.

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Ingredients

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bulk sausage, all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, butter, cheddar cheese, red bell pepper, red onion, buttermilk, egg