Bacon Muffins Recipe
🕒 Cook Time: 15 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 25 minutes
Description:
Indulge in the savory delight of Bacon Muffins with this recipe from lovewithrecipes.com. Perfect for breakfast or as a hearty snack, these muffins combine the smoky flavor of bacon with the richness of Swiss cheese and the subtle kick of Dijon mustard. With simple ingredients and easy steps, you’ll have a batch of delicious muffins ready to enjoy in no time.
Recipe Category:
Quick Breads
Keywords:
Breads, Pork, Meat, High In…, < 30 Mins
Nutrition Facts (per serving):
- Calories: 203.2
- Fat Content: 13.3g
- Saturated Fat Content: 4.1g
- Cholesterol Content: 35.8mg
- Sodium Content: 296.7mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 14.2g
- Fiber Content: 0.5g
- Sugar Content: 0.9g
- Protein Content: 6.5g
Yield:
12 muffins
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 6 | Bacon |
| 1 1/2 | cups flour |
| 2 | tsp baking powder |
| 1/2 | tsp salt |
| 2 | tbsp sugar |
| 1 | cup Swiss cheese |
| 1/4 | cup chopped chives |
| 1 | egg |
| 3/4 | cup milk |
| 1 | cup half-and-half |
| 1/4 | cup Dijon mustard |
| Canola oil (for greasing) |
Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
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Prepare Muffin Pans: Spray regular size muffin containers with cooking spray, ensuring even coverage to prevent sticking.
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Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
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Add Flavorful Ingredients: Stir in sugar, Swiss cheese, and chopped chives, distributing them evenly throughout the dry mixture.
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Incorporate Bacon: Crumble the bacon into small pieces, then add it to the dry ingredients, ensuring it’s evenly distributed.
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Prepare Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, combine the egg with milk, half-and-half, Dijon mustard, and canola oil, stirring just until blended.
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Combine Ingredients: Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl of dry ingredients. Gently fold the mixture together until just combined, being careful not to overmix. The batter should be slightly lumpy.
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Fill Muffin Cups: Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each cup about two-thirds full.
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Bake: Place the muffin pans in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the muffins are golden brown on top and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Cool: Once baked, remove the muffins from the oven and allow them to cool in the pans for 2 minutes.
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Serve: After cooling slightly, remove the muffins from the pans and serve warm, enjoying the savory aroma and delicious flavors of these Bacon Muffins.
These Bacon Muffins are sure to be a hit with family and friends, offering a delightful combination of smoky bacon, creamy cheese, and savory spices in every bite. Enjoy them for breakfast, brunch, or as a satisfying snack any time of day!
