These savory muffins are stuffed with sharp cheddar cheese and crispy bacon. They blow their blueberry cousins straight out of the oven and put bacon, egg and cheese sandwiches to shame.
Well that is, unless you decide to make a bacon, egg and cheese sandwich out of a split bacon and cheese muffin. Now that’s a little dirty.
And I like it.
Pretty much everything about these muffins make me want to do a happy dance. While they were baking, I was literally sitting cross-legged in front of the oven praying they would turn out as delicious as they smelled.
And they did! Oh, did they ever.
They’d be great for breakfasts on the run or for a fun addition to the Easter brunch table. I would even serve these instead of rolls at my dinner table!
Bacon really works anytime, anywhere. Would you judge me if I told you I ate one of these for a pre-yoga snack the other day? What kind of yogi does that make me?
Don’t answer that.
These are worth waking up early for.
Bacon and Cheese Muffins
makes 1 dozen muffins
Ingredients:
3 slices bacon
2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
2 eggs
1 cup milk
1 stick butter, melted
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Fry bacon until crispy then chop into small pieces. Set aside.
Combine flour, baking powder and salt in a large bowl. In another bowl, whisk together eggs, milk and melted butter. Add bacon bits and cheese to milk mixture then add wet ingredients to dry.
Scoop batter into greased muffin tins and bake for 30 minutes, or until bottoms are golden.
Serve warm.
Time:
45 minutes
Cait @ Beyond Bananas
April 15, 2011 at 4:14 amWow. Those would definitly be a savory treat to enjoy! You always give the most delectible recipes! Thanks for that!!
Baking 'n' Books
April 15, 2011 at 4:36 amI found a recipe the other day for Goat Cheese Muffins! So now they MUST be made – but bacon is a good addition 🙂
And Yogi? Hah – when I did a training course (feels like a different life-time) – the hard-core serious yogis were not all your stereotypical “hippie” granola people – they drank ubiquitous amounts of coffee, ate Reese’s and baked chocolate cupcakes with butter.
Smart people.
a farmer in the dell
April 15, 2011 at 4:46 amDelicious! These sound AMAZING!
Jessica @ How Sweet
April 15, 2011 at 4:59 amdon’t need to twist my arm to eat (ten of) these.
Angela @ Eat Spin Run Repeat
April 15, 2011 at 5:06 amThought of you as soon as I saw the word ‘bacon’! 🙂
McKella
April 15, 2011 at 7:42 amThis has your name written all over it!
Molly
April 15, 2011 at 5:01 amPerfect brunch addition! This is like those gross egg mcmuffin things suped up into something made of real food!
Lauren at Keep It Sweet
April 15, 2011 at 5:02 amI need more bacon in my life.
Beth @ Beth's Journey to Thin
April 15, 2011 at 5:02 amThough I know it’s a sin, I think I’ll make these without bacon. They look SOOOOOOOO good!
Meghan @ StruggleMuffins
April 15, 2011 at 5:07 amOh myyyy…
I think eating one of these bad boys before yoga makes you a smart yogi. Its best to fuel your body with what it responds best to and if cheese and bacon muffins make your body happy, then you should embrace – ahem, eat – them 🙂
Krystina (Organically Me)
April 15, 2011 at 5:12 amIs it bad that I instantly thought “I wonder what it’d be like to use some bacon grease in lieu of butter”? I don’t even eat bacon, yet that intrigues me.
Jen @ keepitsimplefoods
April 15, 2011 at 5:13 amThat’s one heck of a breakfast! 😉
Elizabeth@The Sweet Life
April 15, 2011 at 5:14 amOh heavens–there is no better combination than bacon and cheddar!
kristine
April 15, 2011 at 5:15 amThink im going to have to make this for my boyfriend 🙂
Amy
April 15, 2011 at 5:19 am*Ahhhh* (<- angels singing).
Perfection 🙂 No further words needed.
Ruth
April 15, 2011 at 5:23 amThese look amazing. I need them in my life. Right now. Or preferably sooner!
Ruth
April 15, 2011 at 5:24 amBy the way, I also have a habit of sitting cross-legged in front of the oven just waiting. Glad it’s not just me.
Jackie
April 15, 2011 at 5:44 amSounds stupendous!
Liz @ Tip Top Shape
April 15, 2011 at 5:48 amOohh, they look fantastic!!!
megan @ whatmegansmaking
April 15, 2011 at 5:50 amI just made a new cheese bread recipe last weekend…now I’m thinking I should have put bacon in it! These look great!
Liz
April 15, 2011 at 5:54 amOh my gosh! These look incredible!! My boyfriend’s birthday is next weekend and I think these are going to make an appearance!
Lia
April 15, 2011 at 5:56 amWOW. Those look ridiculously amazing! I never used to be a huge bacon fan but I love it these days.
Hannah (Culture Connoisseur)
April 15, 2011 at 5:58 amThey WOULD be a great addition to an Easter Brunch. I’m in charge of breakfast for the family this Easter and these are going on the table. Thanks so much for helping me get that figured out!
Lia
April 15, 2011 at 5:58 amWOW. Those look ridiculously amazing! I never used to be a huge bacon fan but I love it these days
Holly @ The Runny Egg
April 15, 2011 at 6:00 amI want these now. A whole stick of butter in the recipe? Yes please!
brandi
April 15, 2011 at 6:13 ami love bacon and cheese in cornbread, so I’m sure I would love these muffins!
Kelly
April 15, 2011 at 6:13 amSavory muffins sound a lot better than a sweet muffin to me! I am definitely going to have to try this!
Elizabeth @ the good life
April 15, 2011 at 6:25 amWell, yum!
Jenny @ Fitness Health and Food
April 15, 2011 at 6:37 amyou had me at bacon, cheese, and muffin 😉
awesome! 🙂
Shannon @ Freshman Yr of Life
April 15, 2011 at 6:40 amHoly hell. That is all.
Urban Wife
April 15, 2011 at 6:42 amThese would be amazing with jalapenos. Holy yum!!
Urban Wife
April 15, 2011 at 6:44 amTo clarify, not straight up jalapenos as a side – that would burn too much. 😉 I meant diced up in the batter itself…in case anyone wondered if I was cuhrazy!
Brooke @ bittersweetb
April 15, 2011 at 6:45 amBacon + Cheese + muffin = bliss! I want one right now!
Sarah @ The Pajama Chef
April 15, 2011 at 6:55 ammy husband would do anything for me if i made these for him. oh man, must do!
Michelle | Gold-hearted Girl
April 15, 2011 at 6:58 amThose look deeeelicious, and so perfect for Sunday brunch!
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amy walters, aDESIGNdock
April 15, 2011 at 6:58 amYummy 😉 These look sooooo good !
Natalia - a side of simple
April 15, 2011 at 7:23 amNow I think THESE are the way to a man’s heart. At least in the morning 😉
kristina@beancakes
April 15, 2011 at 7:25 amnoooo, i would NOT judge you for eating one of these! i love the sound of this recipe.
Tasha @ Voracious
April 15, 2011 at 7:36 amThese look PERFECT. And yes, I do believe I would eat one (or 5) before yoga.
Here in Saudi Arabia, pork products are illegal, but the next time I leave the country I’m going to have to find some bacon and a kitchen and get cooking, because there is no way I can skip this recipe.
This might be the best thing I’ve seen all week…
Jessica
April 15, 2011 at 7:38 amOooo boy… these may have to be on my weekend brunch-at-home menu. 🙂 How can I turn down bacon and cheese?
christina
April 15, 2011 at 7:41 ami know you can’t change it, but i totally think your blog should be called “eat, live, fun” …bc you are! 🙂
Jessica @ Dishin' About Nutrition
April 15, 2011 at 7:46 amUmmm Hello tomorrow’s breakfast! What a fab recipe!
R @ Learning As I Chop
April 15, 2011 at 7:54 amI am not a huge bacon person (I know, I know), yet even I can see the appeal in these muffins.
Jessie
April 15, 2011 at 8:11 amThis is exactly the kind of breakfast I have been looking for!
Caitlin
April 15, 2011 at 8:17 amWow those look delicious! Perfect for a quick breakfast before hitting the slopes. Easter is on closing day of my local ski resort, so we are having an on-mountain Easter brunch. These will be a great addition. Thanks!
Kathy - Panini Happy
April 15, 2011 at 8:18 amI would definitely enjoy waking up to these. 🙂
Moni'sMeals
April 15, 2011 at 8:39 amBreakfast, Lunch, or Dinner, good golly!
Gabby @ Gabby's Gluten-Free
April 15, 2011 at 8:48 amI just made a g-free version of these! Thank you for providing a good breakfast solution for hungover boys 🙂
http://gabbysgfree.wordpress.com/2011/04/15/g-free-version-bacon-cheddar-muffins/
Sonia (the Mexigarian)
April 15, 2011 at 8:50 amHubby is going to love this. Once I get around to buying the bacon that is 🙂 Thanks for the recipe.
Jenny (Fit Girl Foodie)
April 15, 2011 at 9:00 amI’ve never had a cheese and bacon muffin before but I don’t see how it wouldn’t be amazing lol
Lauren
April 15, 2011 at 9:10 amThese look heavenly!!! My mom makes a bacon and cheese biscuit that I love, these look very similar!
jenna{frombostonwithlove}
April 15, 2011 at 9:32 amBacon makes EVERTYHING better!
Brenna [fabuleuxdestin]
April 15, 2011 at 9:33 amI miss bacon! “Bacon” in france is lame!
Tina @My Life as a Mrs
April 15, 2011 at 9:44 amYUM! Love that you can say, “Oh I had a ‘muffin’ for breakfast…” hah No one needs to know 😉
Courtney T.
April 15, 2011 at 9:53 amWow! These look AH-mazing!! Can’t wait to try them out 🙂
katie
April 15, 2011 at 10:01 amI dont eat bacon, but my son and fiance would LOVE these!!!!
Emily @ Life On Food
April 15, 2011 at 10:05 amBeyond deliciousness. Perfect for an Easter brunch!
Kristin Eats
April 15, 2011 at 10:17 amOh man, Jenna, these look so great. Adding them to the Easter brunch menu. Happy Friday!!
Alyssa
April 15, 2011 at 10:36 amAHHHH! I have to make these ASAP! I made bacon cheddar biscuits for my sweetie last Saturday and he said they were (gasp) DRY! After shooting daggers at him with my eyes, I decided to forgive and just try again another time. These look like they might just be an improvement on my first attempt. Thanks- loving the savory recipes!
Amelia
April 15, 2011 at 10:52 amOh yeah, bacon and cheese. What’s not to love? These would be great after an early morning Body Pump.
Emily @ Savory and Savage
April 15, 2011 at 11:32 amThose muffins looked amazing! If I could be trusted with having an entire package of bacon in the house, I would be making them immediately 🙂
Katy
April 15, 2011 at 11:42 amUm…YES! Is there anything better than bacon, cheese and baked goods?! Love.
Maria
April 15, 2011 at 11:47 amBacon and cheese? What a special muffin!
Allie
April 15, 2011 at 11:49 amThese remind me of the bacon cheddar popcorn I had the movies a few weeks ago. Yes, it was as good as it sounds!
Katrina
April 15, 2011 at 12:00 pmCool idea! My boy would love these!
Averie (LoveVeggiesAndYoga)
April 15, 2011 at 2:28 pmThis is my husband’s dream food: bacon, cheese, white bread. Really, he would be in heaven if I would make these 🙂
kirbie
April 15, 2011 at 3:06 pmThese look delicious! i’ve been making a lot of savory biscuit type dishes lately and using a lot of bacon. This is a perfect recipe for me to try next!
Miranda @ Working Mom Works Out
April 15, 2011 at 3:14 pmWow! These look incredible.
“Bacon is the fairy dust of the culinary world”
Lacey @ Lake Life
April 15, 2011 at 3:31 pmI love your savory recipes!
Margaret
April 15, 2011 at 3:48 pmI love so many of your recipes, and this looks amazing too. Maybe this is a dumb question, but when your recipe says “butter” is the default salted or unsalted? I’m planning on making several for Easter and I want them to turn out as delicious as possible. Thanks so much!
Liz
April 18, 2011 at 6:37 amI was actually tolling the comments to see if any one had asked this because I made these last night with unsalted and they seemed to be lacking something. I’d definitely recommend salted butter and I absolutely plan on making these again.
kaila @ healthy helper!
April 15, 2011 at 3:53 pmI love your food philosophy Jenna! You never deprive your self. You eat what ya crave and love what ya eat! Wonderful.
Sarah (Running To Slow Things Down)
April 15, 2011 at 4:44 pmThe pictures are stunning, as is the recipe. I’m not even a bacon girl (I know, I KNOW! Horrible!) but I would totally make these. 😀
Sonny
April 15, 2011 at 5:38 pmI LOVE your blog!!! Bacon is also amazing and I seriously can’t wait to try this recipe. Bacon, cheese AND bread?!?!? YUM!
Michelle (The Runner's Plate)
April 15, 2011 at 6:17 pmI totally made some savory scones like this a while back, and they were delicious!!
Nancy in Naples
April 15, 2011 at 7:05 pmI actually heard today they will be marketing a perfume that smells like bacon 🙂
ingrid
April 15, 2011 at 10:05 pmoh sweeet lordy! i happen to have all ingredients needed for these babies. and tomorrow is sunday. what better day for cheddar bacon muffins? nom nom nom!
Jenny D.
April 16, 2011 at 7:11 amI made these this morning for a group meeting – I’ve already eaten two! YUUUUMMMMMM! 🙂
Samantha
April 16, 2011 at 10:17 amI have these in the oven now! My muffin tins must be a bit bigger because it only filled 6. I rarely bake so who knows if mine will turn out how yours look, haha. At least my house smells like yummy bacon now! 🙂
Samantha
April 16, 2011 at 11:11 amI can’t count.. it made 9, not 6 🙂 They look beautiful, smell wonderful, but mine turned out a bit dry 🙁 Still yummy though!
liz
April 16, 2011 at 2:20 pmIs there a source for this recipe?
jenna
April 16, 2011 at 2:39 pmMe throwing things together like a mad woman in my kitchen 😉
Matthew Kadey
April 16, 2011 at 5:22 pmBeing a Canuck, I’m going to try these with Canadian bacon!
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Kendall Romo
April 16, 2011 at 7:43 pmYour beautiful pictures made me want to make these! I made some this morning for my father’s birthday, and he loved them. Thanks for the recipe!
Cali
April 18, 2011 at 7:01 amThese are wonderful!! Just made a batch to have as breakfast on the go. The only thing I did differently was add some chopped scallions. Delish!
Heather
April 23, 2011 at 10:25 amI just tried these out 🙂 They were good, but I think they could use a little more flavor. Maybe more bacon. I will definitely try them again!
Heidi - Apples Under My Bed
April 25, 2011 at 6:44 pmJust made these – fabulous, thank you! I used 1/2 wholemeal 1/2 regular flour. & added a touch of cayenne. My man loves them 🙂
Heidi xo
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February 16, 2012 at 10:04 pmYou can try!
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July 9, 2012 at 10:54 amIn the oven!!!!!!!!!!!! My house smells like cheese and bacon heaven!
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Julia
April 15, 2013 at 3:54 amI made these today while my husband was at work. He got out of the elevator on our floor and walked in our apartment to tell me the whole floor smelled like cheddar and bacon. He really liked them, but mine turned out much more buttery than yours (which was actually not what I wanted). I used a block of cheese shredded (rather than the shredded cheese from the bag) and I wonder if that might have been the culprit. I also think I might have over-greased the muffin tin. I can’t wait to try them again and I hope they’ll come out a little more dry.
Rachel
April 25, 2013 at 7:03 amIs it better to use salted or unsalted butter for this recipe?
Laura
August 9, 2013 at 1:05 amHello! I made these today, but they were a wee bit dry and bland even though I reduced the baking time. So I topped them with more cheese before baking them and they were better! Pairing them with butter spread would be fabulous. I would perhaps add a little spice in them in the future. But thanks for the very easy recipe! 🙂 x
Lisa
September 29, 2013 at 8:15 pmI made these tonight for my son to have for breakfast or as a snack this week. I made a couple of tweaks, like replacing half the a/p flour with whole wheat, American cheese because that’s what my son likes and unsalted butter since the recipe called for salt and they turned out yummy! In fact, they are better than the bisquick recipe I was using which always came out dry and crumbly. Thanks so much for sharing, we are definitely going to be making these again!