Corn Muffin - Ham Appetizer Recipe

Ham, cranberry-orange relish and more, dress up this corn muffin to make a delicious appetizer that is sure to please your family or guests.

• Meal Type: Appetizer
• Ethnicity: Other
• Holiday Category: Christmas
• Preparation Time: 15-30 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 (6 1/2 oz) pkg. cornbread mix
• 2 tbsp. Dijon-style mustard
• 1 1/2 tsp. chopped fresh thyme or 1/2 tsp. dried thyme, crushed
• 1/4 tsp. coarsely ground pepper
• 1/2 cup cranberry-orange relish
• 2 tbsp. finely chopped fresh jalapeno pepper
• 6 oz thinly sliced ham

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Grease 24 1 3/4-inch muffin cups. Set aside
2. Prepare cornbread mix according to pkg directions, except stir in mustard, thyme, and pepper. Spoon into prepared muffin cups, filling each two-thirds full. Bake 8 to 9 minutes or until golden. Cool in muffin cups for 5 minutes. Remove from cups, cool completely.
3. Meanwhile, in a small mixing bowl stir together relish and jalapeno pepper. Cut ham into 1 1/2- inch pieces.
4. Just before serving, split muffins horizontally in half. Top bottoms of muffins with about 1 teaspoon cranberry mixture and some ham. Replace muffin tops.
5. Serves 24