Barbara, I found this recipe here on TKL. I make it with bacon and chopped ham. I hope it is more like what you are looking for.

Farmhouse Cheddar Muffins
Posted by: Verla,.Il (09:44:01 AM)

2 c. flour
1 T. baking powder
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp paprika
2 T. sugar
1 egg, beaten
1/2 c. milk
1/2 c. sour cream
1/3 c. butter, melted
1 c. Cheddar cheese,shredded
1/2 c. chopped onion sauteed in 1-2 tsp butter
1/4 c. fresh parsley, chopped or 1 tsp dill weed

Stir together flour, baking powder, salt, paprika, and sugar. Add egg, milk, sour cream, butter and cheese. Stir until well blended. Fold in onions and parsley. Bake at 400 degrees in greased muffin tin for about 20 minutes or until golden. Makes 1 dozen.

These are great with chili!