Bacon Cheese Muffins

This recipe was found in a muffin cookbook i came across. i believe i picked up this cookbook from a yardsale last year.

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

In a large skillet , cook bacon over medium high heat until crisp.

Drain , reserving drippings.

If necessary add oil to drippings to measure 1 / 3 cup.

In a small bowl , combine dripping mixture , egg and milk , set aside.

Crumble bacon , set aside.

In large bowl combine flour , sugar and baking powder.

Make well in center.

Add egg mixture all at once to flour mixture , stirring just until moistened.

Batter should be lumpy.

Fod in bacon , cheese.

Spoon into greased or paperlined 2 1 / 2 inch muffin cups.

Fillling about 3 / 4 full.

Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.

Remove from pan , let cool on wire rack.

bacon, vegetable oil, egg, milk, all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, cheddar cheese