Rise & Shine: Bacon and Cheddar Muffins...Mmmm!

Posted by Lesli

The weather has been hot and sunny lately, so we're looking forward to getting out of town and into the country. We're going to take in a nearby town's Highland Games. We have to get up early, early. To bribe my kids out of bed I thought I should have some of these rather scrumptious Bacon & Cheddar Muffins ready for them to nosh in the car. The kids will no doubt be grumpy and sleepy, but at least their mouths will be occupied - and their tummies happy!

3 slices bacon, cut widthwise into thin strips
1 1/2 c. whole wheat flour
1/2 c. cornmeal
2 T. sugar
1 T baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 1/4 c. shredded cheddar cheese
1 green onion, sliced thin
1 1/4 c. plain yogurt
2 T. butter, melted
2 eggs slightly beaten

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spray 12 cup muffin tin or use paper muffin cups.
2. Cook bacon until crispy. Place on paper towel to soak up grease. Put one tablespoon of bacon aside.
3. In a large bowl, mix together next 6 ingredients.
4. Stir in 1 cup cheddar, the bacon (not the on tablespoon), and the onion.
5. In another bowl, mix the yogurt, butter & eggs.
6. Combine the wet and dry ingredients.
7. Divide batter evenly among the muffin cups. Sprinkle with bacon & cheddar.
8. Bake for about 12 minutes, or until the muffins are golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
9. Let stand in pan for 5 to 10 minutes. Transfer muffins to cooling rack. Makes 12 muffins.

You're going to love the aroma of these muffins!

Happy Cooking,

Lesli

TAGS: Bacon, Baking, Butter, Cheddar, Cooking, Cornmeal, Eggs, Grease, Highland Games, Muffins, Tablespoon
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