Bacon Cheddar Muffins

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup milk (plus)
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1/3 cup butter, melted
• 1 egg, slight beaten
• 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1/2 cup cooked bacon, crispy, and crumbled (about 6 slices)

Directions

1. 1

   preheat oven to 350*F.

2. 2

   grease 12 standard muffin cups or line with paper baking cups.

3. 3

   combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.

4. 4

   combine milk, butter and egg in another bowl, and mix well.

5. 5

   add milk mixture to flour mixture, stir just until blended.

6. 6

   gently stir in cheese and bacon.

7. 7

   spoon batter into prepared muffin cups, filling 3/4 full.

8. 8

   bake 15 to 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into centers comes out clean.

9. 9

   cool in pan for 2 minutes, remove to wire rack.

10. 10

    serve warm or at room temperature.