Broccoli and Bacon Muffins

Ingredients

• 1 medium head broccoli, cut into small florets
• 4 slices bacon (or 4 rashers bacon)
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 cups flour
• 4 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• fresh ground black pepper
• 150 g tasty cheddar cheese, grated
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup milk

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 210°C Lightly grease 12 muffin tins.

2. 2

   Place broccoli florets in a pot, cover with boiling water and boil 2 minutes. Refresh under cold water and pat dry on a paper towel.

3. 3

   Heat a non-stick pan and saute bacon and onion until tender. Set aside to cool.

4. 4

   Sift together flour, baking powder, salt and pepper into a bowl and make a well in the centre.

5. 5

   In another bowl lightly whisk together eggs and milk.

6. 6

   Stir in broccoli, bacon, onion and cheese.

7. 7

   Fold broccoli mixture into dry ingredients and stir quickly to combine.

8. 8

   Spoon mixture into prepared muffin tins and bake for 12-15 minutes until muffins spring back when lightly pressed.

9. 9

   Makes 12.