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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Hi.. may i know what kind of milk this recipe requires? Thanks
2% cows milk is generally what I use.
These muffins are delicious! What a great recipe! Thank you so much!
I tried this with Swiss and gruyere cheese instead. Next time I’ll cut back on the. Town sugar, but overall tasty. My husband liked the, with gruyere since that’s one of his favorite cheeses.
Sounds amazing!
Would it be okay to use liners in the muffin tin?
Yes, that should be fine.
thanks!
Can I freeze these?
Yes, they should freeze fine.
Have you ever made these as mini muffins? If so, how long did you cook them?
Hi. I put my bacon in the oven as it says and it burned. I should not have put it in the oven. Dumb idea. But overall, the recipe looks good and yummy.
Baking bacon is my absolute favorite way to cook it. Did you put it into the oven cold? It really shouldn’t have burnt. Maybe yours were super thin, or your oven runs hot, and they just needed less time.
Hi can I replace the bacon drippings with melted butter instead?
You can, but the muffins won’t have as strong of a bacon flavor.
Have you had any experience making these ahead and freezing them?
They sound delicious! Does the sugar give the muffins a sweet taste? If so, could I leave it out or does it have a special purpose? Thank you.
No. Sugar is used as a flavor enhancer in this recipe. It helps balance out the sharp flavor of the cheese and saltiness of the bacon.