Bacon-Cheese Muffins

 

Ingredients

 

Makes 12 muffins

• 1/2 pound bacon (10 to 12 slices)

• vegetable oil

• 1 egg, beaten

• 3.4 cup milk

• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

• 1/4 cup sugar

• 1 tbsp baking powder

• 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Wisconsin Cheddar cheese

• 1/2 cup crunchy nutlike cereal nuggets

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Method:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F. In large skillet, cook bacon over medium, high heat until crisp. Drain, reserving drippings. If necessary, add oil to drippings to measure 1/3 cup.

2. In small bowl, combine dripping mixture, egg and milk; set aside. Crumble bacon; set aside.

3. In large bowl, combine flour, sugar and baking powder. Make well in center. Add egg mixture al at once to flour mixture, stirring just until moistened. Batter should be lumpy.

4. Fold in bacon cheese and cereal. Spoon into greased or paper-lined 2 1/2-inch muffin cups, filling about 3/4 full.

5. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until golden. Remove from pan. Cool on wire rack.