Bacon, Basil, Cheddar Muffins

Ingredients

• 3 slices bacon, cooked
• 2 tablespoons lowfat margarine, melted
• 1 teaspoon basil
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2. 2

   Cook and crumble bacon. Melt margarine and mix with basil. Mix together flour, baking powder, sugar and salt in a large bowl. In a smaller bowl, whisk together eggs and buttermilk. Mix in cheese and bacon. Then add wet ingredients with dry ingredients. Stir until just mixed (about 15 strokes).

3. 3

   Fill muffin cups about two thirds full.

4. 4

   Bake in a preheated oven for 23 to 26 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes and then enjoy.