Cheesy Bacon Cheddar Topped Muffins
These are great to serve for a weekend brunch with eggs! Add in about 1/3 cup finely chopped green onion also if desired.
Steps
Set oven to 400 degrees f.
Prepare and generously grease 18 muffin tins.
In a skillet cook the bacon until crisp.
Remove to a plate , and save about 2 tablespoons of bacon drippings.
Crumble the bacon when cool enough to handle.
In a bowl combine flour , cornmeal , baking powder , salt and cayenne.
Add in the shredded cheese and crumbled bacon.
In a small cup or bowl combine the 2 tablespoons melted butter and 2 tablespoons bacon fat.
In a medium bowl whisk the egg , then add in the half and half cream and the butter / bacon grease mixture.
Whisk to combine , then add into the dry ingredients.
Mix well to combine.
Fill the muffin tins about 3 / 4 full.
Sprinkle with finely grated cheddar cheese.
Bake for about 20 minutes , or until muffins test done.
Ingredients
flour, yellow cornmeal, baking powder, salt, cayenne, old cheddar cheese, bacon, half-and-half, butter, egg, cheddar cheese