Cheeseburger Mini Muffins

Ingredients:

• 1/2 pound ground beef
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup ketchup
• 3/4 cup milk
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon prepared mustard
• 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese 

Directions:

1. In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.
2. In a small bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.
3. In another bowl, combine the ketchup, milk, butter, eggs and mustard; stir into the dry ingredients just until moistened.
4. Fold in the beef mixture and cheese.
5. Fill greased miniature muffin cups three-fourths full.
6. Bake at 425° for 15-18 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
7. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.
8. Serve warm.
9. Refrigerate leftovers.
10. Yield: 5 dozen.
11. Editor’s Note: Muffins may be baked in regular-size muffin cups for 20-25 minutes; recipe makes 2 dozen.