Bacon and Cheese Muffins

Name: Bacon and Cheese Muffins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 1 dozen.
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup cornmeal; 3 teaspoons baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 2-1/3 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided; 8 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled; 1 large egg; 1 cup whole milk; 1/4 cup butter, melted

Full of savory flavor, these from-scratch muffins are ready in no time. Jeanne Alexander of Qualicum Beach, British Columbia enjoys them alongside scrambled eggs for breakfast.

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cornmeal
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2-1/3 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
8 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1 large egg
1 cup whole milk
1/4 cup butter, melted

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt and cayenne. Stir in 2 cups cheese and bacon. In a small bowl, combine the egg, milk and butter. Stir into the dry ingredients just until combined.
Fill greased muffin cups three-fourths full. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake at 425° for 12-15 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. Refrigerate leftovers.