Savoury muffins are a great way to start the day, or to nibble on when hunger strikes. Have these Cheese and Bacon Muffins on standby for a mid-morning snack.
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon + 120ml olive oil
- 4 bacon rashers, finely chopped
- 300g self-raising flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 tablespoons caster sugar
- 100g grated cheese
- 120ml milk
- 120ml olive oil
- 60ml sour cream
- 2 eggs
- salt and pepper to taste
Method
Preheat oven to 200°C and lightly grease a 12-muffin pan.
Heat the tablespoon of oil in a frying pan and cook bacon until crispy. Drain and cool.
Sift the flour and baking powder in a bowl, then add sugar, cheese and bacon.
In a jug, whisk together the milk, oil, sour cream, eggs and salt and pepper, then add to dry ingredients. Combine well.
Pour the mixture into the muffin pan and bake for 20-25 minutes. Serve straight from the oven or allow to cool and store in an airtight container.
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