TJ's Tomatoes Come in a Box of 5

If you've ever purchased Roma Tomatoes at Trader Joe's, you know that they only come in a box of 5. I needed a tomato for my Sunday Sliders so I ended up with 4 extra. What to do with them? Make some Savory Cheesy Muffins, of course! These came out so good! I also added lots of fresh basil for extra flavor and some pretty green color. Cheesy and savory, just the way I like them!

Ingredients: (6 muffins)


4 Tbsp (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted
1/2 c milk
2 large eggs
3/4 c cornmeal
1/2 c all-purpose flour
1-1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 Tbsp granulated sugar
2 Roma Tomatoes, diced
1/4 c fresh basil, chopped
1/2 c Sharp Cheddar Cheese, shredded


Prep:


1. Preheat to 400ºF. Grease or line 6 muffin cups.


2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the butter, milk and eggs.


3. In a separate bowl, stir together the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, soda, salt and sugar. Stir into the liquid ingredients just until moistened. Stir in tomatoes, basil and cheese until mixed.


4. Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups. Bake for 16-18 minutes, until golden on top and a toothpick inserted into a muffin comes out clean.