Cheddar Bacon and Green Onion Muffins

Ingredients

• 7 slices bacon
• 1 cup old cheddar cheese, grated (grate about 2-3 tablespoons extra cheese on a fine grater to use for topping)
• 3 cups flour
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder (slightly heaping)
• 2 teaspoons pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup milk or half-and-half cream
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup green onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 2 eggs

Directions

1. 1

   Set oven to 375 degrees.

2. 2

   Set oven rack to second-lowest position.

3. 3

   Grease 12 muffins tins or line with pappers.

4. 4

   Cook the bacon over medium heat until crisp; drain and let cool, then crumble into small pieces (this can be done well in advance or even a day ahead).

5. 5

   In a small bowl combine 2-3 tablespoons crumbled bacon and about 2-3 tablespoons cheddar cheese; set aside.

6. 6

   In a large bowl combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and pepper.

7. 7

   Stir in the remaining cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon; mix to combine.

8. 8

   Whisk together, milk, oil, sour cream and eggs, then add/mix in green onions.

9. 9

   Pour over the dry ingredients; stir JUST until moistened.

10. 10

    Spoon into prepared muffin tins.

11. 11

    Sprinkle with reserved bacon/cheese mixture on top of the batter.

12. 12

    Bake for about 20-25 minutes, or until golden.