Bacon Cheddar Muffins Recipe

Ingredients for Bacon Cheddar Muffins

• 6 slices bacon
• All Purpose Flour
• ½ cup cornmeal
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• Black Pepper
• Sharp Cheddar Cheese
• 1 large egg
• ½ cup milk
• Unsalted Butter

How to Make Bacon Cheddar Muffins

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
2. Cook 6 slices of bacon until crisp. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain, reserving 2 tablespoons of bacon grease.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, ½ cup cornmeal, 2 teaspoons baking powder, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper.
4. Stir in 1 ½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese.
5. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 large egg and ½ cup milk.
6. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
7. Crumble the cooked bacon into the batter.
8. Stir in the reserved 2 tablespoons of bacon grease and 2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter.
9. Gently fold the batter until everything is just combined. Do not overmix.
10. Fill each muffin cup about ¾ full.
11. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
12. Let cool in the muffin tin for 10 minutes before serving.