2 c flour

2 tsp sugar

1 Tbsp baking powder

1 tsp coarsely ground black pepper

1/2 tsp salt

1 1/4 c milk

1/4 c vegetable oil

1 egg

l c (4 oz) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, DIVIDED

preheat oven to 400�

generously grease 12 muffin cups

Do NOT use paper cupcake liners. The muffins will stick to the paper.

Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, pepper & salt in large bowl.

Combine milk, oil & egg in small bowl until blended.

Stir the liquids into the flour mixture just until moistened.

Fold in 3/4 c of the cheddar cheese.

Spoon evenly into prepared muffin cups.

Sprinkle remaining 1/4 c cheese over tops of muffins.

OVEN: 400�

BAKE: 20 minutes or until light golden brown. Let cool in pan on wire rack 5 minutes. Remove from pan & serve warm.

YIELD: 12 muffins