Corn Muffins with Bacon Bits and Cheddar Cheese
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 6 to 8 muffins depending on tin size
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 7 servings
- Calories
- 217
- Total Fat
- 18
- Saturated Fat
- 8
- Carbohydrates
- 4
- Dietary Fiber
- 0
- Sugar
- 0
- Protein
- 9
- Cholesterol
- 42
- Sodium
- 345
- Total: 36 min
- Prep: 10 min
- Cook: 26 min
Ingredients
A drizzle extra-virgin olive oil
6 slices bacon, chopped
1 box corn muffin mix plus ingredients according to package directions to make 1 batch muffins
1 rounded teaspoon smoked sweet paprika
3 to 4 tablespoons finely chopped chives
1/3 pound brick sharp yellow Cheddar, chopped into 1/4-inch dice
Directions
- Preheat oven to muffin mix package directions.
- Drizzle a little extra-virgin olive oil into a small skillet and place over medium-high heat. Add bacon to hot pan and crisp, 5 to 6 minutes. Remove from pan and drain on a paper towel. Set aside.
- Prepare the muffin mix and muffin tin to package directions. Stir in paprika, chives, chopped cheese and crisp bacon bits. Fill muffin tins and bake until golden brown.