BACON-CHEDDAR MUFFINS

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Excellent muffin recipe. I usually make them for a breakfast dish. This recipe is from the "Family Circle" or "Woman's Day" magazine, 2005.

Provided by SouthernBell2627

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 30m

Yield 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 10

5 slices bacon
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cornmeal
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1 large egg, beaten
1 cup milk
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Line a dozen muffin cups with paper liners and set aside.
  • Cook bacon in large skillet or microwave until crisp.
  • Transfer to paper towels to drain; reserve 2 tablespoons bacon fat from pan.
  • Whisk together flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Then stir cheese into mixture.
  • In a small bowl, beat together egg and milk; stir into dry mixture.
  • Crumble bacon.
  • Add bacon, reserved bacon drippings and melted butter to batter.
  • Fold until blended.
  • Spoon batter into prepared muffin pan.
  • Bake about 20 minutes.
  • Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182.6, Fat 10.2, SaturatedFat 4.9, Cholesterol 39.5, Sodium 235.2, Carbohydrate 17.1, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 0.1, Protein 5.5

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