Bacon muffins are a savory delight! The muffins have just a touch of sugar, creating a delicious contrast of smoky and slightly sweet flavors. Whether you’re enjoying them for breakfast, brunch, or as a snack, they deliver a satisfying and flavorful experience that’s sure to please.
How To Store and Reheat
- Store the muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 to 4 days.
- Bacon muffins freeze beautifully! Wrap them in plastic wrap and foil and place them in a resealable freezer bag. Label the bag with the name and date and freeze for up to3 months. Defrost them on the countertop.
- To reheat muffins, wrap them in foil and heat in a preheated 350 F oven for about 10 minutes.
Savory Bacon Muffins
Enjoy these savory bacon muffins for breakfast or brunch or serve them with baked beans or stew. They make a great snack, too!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Bread, Muffins
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour, 9 ounces
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar, optional
- 2 tablespoons bacon drippings
- 1 cup milk
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 6 strips of bacon, cooked and crumbled
Instructions
- Heat oven to 400 F.
- Grease a 12-cup muffin pan; place it in the oven to heat while you make the muffin batter.
- Combine the flour with baking powder, salt, and sugar. Stir in bacon drippings, milk, and eggs, mixing just until moistened.
- Fold in the crumbled bacon.
- Spoon the batter into the hot muffin pan; bake for about 18 to 20 minutes, or until golden brown.
