Maple Bacon Muffins With Brown Sugar Topping
Maple bacon muffins combine the rich sweetness of maple syrup with crispy, savory bacon. The batter is made with butter, brown sugar, sour cream, and maple syrup for a soft, tender muffin, while the crumbly bacon-brown sugar topping adds the perfect crunchy finish. These muffins are a crowd-pleasing choice for breakfast or brunch.
If you love sweet-and-savory combinations, these maple bacon muffins will be your new favorite breakfast treat. The batter is rich and moist thanks to butter, sour cream, brown sugar, and maple syrup, giving the muffins a deep, comforting flavor.
They’re topped with a simple brown sugar and bacon crumb mixture that bakes up crispy and irresistible. Perfect for brunch gatherings, holiday breakfasts, or just a cozy morning treat, these muffins are made for sharing!
❤️ Why You’ll Love These Maple Bacon Muffins
Sweet and savory. Maple syrup and bacon are the perfect flavor pairing.
Moist and tender. Butter and sour cream keep the muffins soft and rich.
Crispy topping. The brown sugar and bacon crumb adds crunch and flavor.
Brunch-worthy. Perfect for holiday mornings or sharing with family and friends.
How to Make Maple Bacon Muffins
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and grease or line a 12-cup muffin tin.
- Cook and finely dice the bacon. Reserve 1/3 cup for the topping and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and 2/3 cup of the diced bacon. Stir to blend thoroughly.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the milk, melted butter, maple syrup, sour cream, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir just until combined. Fill the muffin cups about three-quarters of the way full.
- For the topping, mix the reserved bacon with flour, brown sugar, and maple syrup until the mixture is crumbly. Sprinkle over the muffins.
- Bake for 17 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool briefly on a rack before serving.
Recipe Variations
- Add chopped nuts. Stir in 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts for extra crunch.
- Make it cheesy. Add 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar to the batter for a more savory muffin.
- Use honey. Swap the maple syrup for honey for a different sweet flavor.
- Add spice. A pinch of cayenne or smoked paprika gives a subtle kick that pairs well with bacon.
- Make mini muffins. Use a mini muffin pan and reduce the bake time to 12–14 minutes.
- Use robust maple syrup. Darker syrup gives these muffins a deeper, more intense maple flavor.
Serving Suggestions
- Serve warm, drizzled with extra maple syrup.
- Pair with fresh fruit or yogurt for a complete breakfast.
- Add them to a brunch spread alongside eggs and fresh greens.
- Garnish with a bit of extra crispy bacon for a pretty and tasty finish.
How to Store and Reheat
Refrigerate. Store leftover muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerate for up to 4 days.
Freeze. Wrap muffins tightly in plastic wrap and foil and freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.
To Reheat. Warm muffins in a 300°F oven for 8–10 minutes or microwave briefly until just heated through.
Maple Bacon Muffins With Brown Sugar Topping
Moist maple bacon muffins topped with a crunchy brown sugar and bacon crumb topping. Sweet, savory, and perfect for breakfast or brunch.
- Prep Time: 12 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast, Muffins
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 8 to 10 strips bacon, finely chopped or diced (approximately 1 cup diced cooked) (divided use)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (9 ounces)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (light or dark, packed)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder (preferably aluminum-free)
- 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2/3 cup milk
- 4 ounces butter (1 stick melted)
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup (dark, robust if possible)
- 1/3 cup full-fat sour cream
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Brown Sugar Topping
- reserved diced cooked bacon
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar (light or dark, packed)
- 2 teaspoons maple syrup
Instructions
- Prep the Oven and Pan.
• Position a rack in the center of the oven and heat it to 400°F.
• Grease and flour a 12-cup muffin tin or line the cups with paper cupcake liners. - Make the batter.
• In a mixing bowl, combine 2/3 cup of the diced bacon with the flour, 1/2 cup of brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir to blend thoroughly. Set the remaining 1/3 cup of bacon aside for the topping.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the milk, melted butter, 1/2 cup of maple syrup, sour cream, egg, and vanilla extract.
• Pour the milk and egg mixture into the dry mixture and stir until blended.
• Fill the prepared muffin cups about three-quarters of the way full. - Make the topping.
• Combine the reserved 1/3 cup of diced bacon, 2 tablespoons of flour, 2 tablespoons of brown sugar, and 1 tablespoon of maple syrup. Stir with a fork or your fingers until the mixture is crumbly.
• Sprinkle the crumb mixture evenly over the tops of the muffins. - Bake the muffins.
• Transfer the muffins to the preheated oven and bake for 17 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
• Cool the muffins on a rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 326
- Sugar: 19.3 g
- Sodium: 254.7 mg
- Fat: 16.9 g
- Carbohydrates: 38.1 g
- Fiber: 0.6 g
- Protein: 5.9 g
