Combine all of the above ingredients in a large bowl. Fill muffin cups 3/4 full. Cover muffin pan with aluminum foil and bake at 325 degrees F for 30 minutes.
Raise the temperature of the oven to 350 degrees F, uncover the muffin tin and continue to bake for an additional 15 minutes.
Remove from oven and let cool.
Tips
The above recipe can be made in a 10-inch casserole dish and used as a side dish for meat, poultry or fish. For a casserole, bake initially for 45 minutes at 325 degrees F and then uncover and continue to bake for 15 minutes at 350 degrees F.