Cheddar Mmmuffins - Dinner With Julie

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/2-1 packet mac & cheese seasoning mix (or about 3 Tbsp—optional)
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 cup grated aged cheddar or Gouda, plus extra for sprinkling on top
• 1 1/2 cups buttermilk or thinned sour cream or yogurt (not low fat!)
• 1/3 cup melted butter or canola or other vegetable oil (or a combo)
• 1 large egg