1-1/2 lbs TURKEY SAUSAGE, shredded, casings removed
2 tbsp chives, finely chopped
1-1/2 tsp black pepper
2 c Cheddar cheese
22 oz corn, well-drained
1/2 c red and yellow peppers, seeded and chopped
2 tbsp vegetable spray, as needed
2-1/2 c all purpose flour
1-1/2 c stoneground cornmeal
1/2 c sugar
1-1/3 tbsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
2 c buttermilk
4 Each whole eggs
2/3 c corn oil
In large skillet, saute turkey sausage over medium-high heat until no longer pink.
In a bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, chives and salt and black pepper.
In another bowl, beat eggs, buttermilk and corn oil with whisk for about one minute.
Add to the flour mixture and stir with a spatula just until moistened, no more than 15 to 20 strokes.
Gently fold in corn, cheese and sausage. The mixture will be lumpy.
Evenly spoon batter into muffin tins (sprayed with vegetable spray) - just 3/4 full.
Bake 20 to 22 minutes in a preheated 400 degree F oven or until a toothpick, inserted in the center of the muffin, comes out clean.
Let cool in racks for 5 minutes before turning out onto cooling racks.
Total Calories 280
Calories from Fat 120
Total Fat 13 g
% Daily Total Fat 20
Saturated Fat 4 g
% Daily Saturated Fat 20
Cholesterol 70 g
% Daily Cholesterol 23
Sodium 440 mg
% Daily Sodium 18
Total Carbohydrates 28 g
% Daily Total Carbohydrates 9
Dietary Fiber 2 g
% Daily Dietary Fiber 8
Sugars 5 g
Protein 12 g
% Daily Protein 6
% Daily Vitamin C 15
% Daily Calcium 15
% Daily Iron 10