I may have a massive sweet tooth, but I am all about the savory breakfast. There is just something about starting your day with something hearty. These muffins are packed full of bacon and bacon drippings with yummy melted cheddar throughout. Everything really is better with bacon and this muffin is no exception.
Good news! These muffins are also freezable! Simply freeze and store in a resealable plastic bag. When you want your tasty breakfast, just pop in the microwave for about 20 seconds to thaw.
You can also use the base recipe for this muffin to experiment with your own savory flavors. Try sausage and rosemary or maybe ham and pineapple. The combinations are really endless!
You’ve probably heard a reference or two (or many!) to bacon-mania where bacon can be used in almost anything. I myself am not a bacon-crazed individual, but I do appreciate the deliciousness that is bacon. In the United States, bacon comes from pork belly.
Bacon fat makes for a delicious and versatile flavoring. The above recipe incorporates the bacon fat into the product, but that is rarely the case, especially if you are just cooking up strips of bacon to eat plain. Bacon fat can be stored in a small jar in the refrigerator and will last about a month. Add a tablespoon to your roasted potatoes. Throw it in some cornbread. Saute cabbage in it. Cook your egg in it. Add it to a salad dressing. Sneak it into your hamburgers. Add a little to veggies like green beans, corn, or brussel sprouts. There are so many ways to use it so don’t let it go to waste!
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These were SO delicious. I was wary of the bacon fat and of there being a pound of bacon in there, but they were fantastic, and you are right–not greasy. My stove runs hot, so med-high was way too high, and I burned a lot of the bacon. As a result, I would guess I only used about 3/4 of a pound, which was just right for me anyway. I brought them to my Sunday morning meditation and chai group, and everyone loved them and wants the recipe! Thanks so much!
Thank you for coming back to tell me. Totally made my day! So glad you all liked them!
The bacon fat doesn't make them greasy?
Nope! It's like putting vegetable oil or butter into a muffin…not greasy.
what other liquid can i use instead of bacon drippings? thanks!
You could use vegetable oil, but I highly recommend the bacon fat. It adds a lot of flavor.
what other liquid can i use instead of bacon drippings? thanks!
looks very nice and apettisant
What type of flour do you use? All-purpose or self-rising?
All-purpose.
I love staying home to bake, it's definitely one of my guilty pleasures. It's never come to me to make savory baked dishes. I'll give it a go when i get my new mixer. My husband says that it's supposed to trump my old one, but I'm not holding my breath.
Oooh, these sound really good… as well as dangerous, since I happen to have all the ingredients in my kitchen right now! Thanks for the recipe, I'm really looking forward to trying it. 😀
Hey,
Just wondering around how many this makes? They sound yummy!
As written the recipe makes 1 dozen.
Hi. Sounds great. Just one question…maybe i'm missing the obvious, but the instructions say to "Reserve the drippings and measure out 1/3 cup." But I don't see what we're supposed to do with the reserve or the 1/3rd cup…? Do I infer correctly that I should add it into the egg/milk/flour combination in Step 2? Thanks. happy holidays & here's to kitchen successes in the year ahead.
Thanks for catching that! You were correct in your assumptions. The recipe is fixed now!