PEAR AND CHEESE MEAL-IN-A-MUFFIN
Yield: 48 Muffins

INGREDIENTS

1 lb. 12 oz. (7 cups) Flour
12 oz. (3 cups) Whole wheat flour
2 oz. (1/4 cup + 2 tsp.) Baking powder
6 oz. (1/3 cup)Sugar
1 Tbsp. Salt
1 lb. (1 qt.) Cheese (Cheddar or American), in small shreds
4 Eggs
1-1/2 qt. Milk
1 cup Vegetable Oil
2 lbs. 11 oz. (1-1/2 qt.) Pacific Northwest Canned Pears, diced, well-drained

METHOD
On low speed, thoroughly mix dry ingredients, then mix in cheese until cheese is coated and separated. Combine eggs, milk and vegetable oil; mix into dry ingredients on low speed until just blended. Batter will be lumpy. Fold in pears. Portion batter with a number 16 dipper into greased muffin tins, filling cups about 2/3 full. Bake at 400º F until muffins are golden, about 20 minutes. Turn out of pans immediately; cool.

NUTRITION (Per Serving)
Calories: 212,   Calories from Fat: 81,   Fat: 9g,   Saturated Fat: 3g,
Cholesterol: 30mg,   Sodium: 351mg,   Carbohydrate: 27g,   Dietary Fiber: 2g,
Sugar: 6g,   Protein: 7g,   Vitamin A: 5% DV,   Vitamin C: 1% DV,
Calcium: 18% DV,   Potassium: 4% DV,   Iron: 8% DV