Bacon Spinach Muffins

Total Time

Prep: 20 min. Bake: 20 min.

Makes

1 dozen

Updated: Sep. 30, 2022
A new addition to my repertoire, these rustic muffins with just a touch of feta cheese are very popular already. They make a fabulous accompaniment to soups and salads, are super-quick to whip up from scratch and so satisfying!—Rebecca Lindamood, Belfast, New York

Ingredients

  • 6 bacon strips, diced
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry

Directions

  1. In a small skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy; beat in egg.
  2. Combine sour cream and milk. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with the sour cream mixture just until moistened. Fold in the bacon, feta cheese, onion and 1/4 cup spinach (save remaining spinach for another use).
  3. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 375° for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm.