Bacon and Cheese muffins

This was always part of our Christmas dinner at home growing up. This recipe came from my mother. :)

Ingredients:

1. 1 3/4 cups plain flour
2. 1/3 cup sugar
3. 2 tsp. baking powder
4. 1 beaten egg
5. 3/4 cup milk
6. 1/4 cup cooking oil
7. 1/2 shredded cheddar cheese
8. bacon to taste (about 6 strips for me)

Directions:

1. In a mixing bowl combine flour,sugar,baking powder and cheese. Make a well in the center.
2. Combine the egg,milk,and oil: add all at once to the flour mix. Stir just til moistened (batter should be lumpy).
3. Lightly grease muffin tins,or use Pam cooking spray, or either use paper muffin cups. Fill 2/3 full.
4. Bake @ 400 degrees about 20 min or until golden brown.

Tip: These are great to make a few batches ahead (and freeze) and heat up for breakfast on busy mornings. I have tried chopping the bacon and cheese in the food processor, but the finished product has more flavor when you hand break up the bacon and shred the cheese since you end up with bigger pieces. I also add another 1/4 cup of cheese to the recipe because we are cheese lovers here in this house! he he.