Bacon Cheese and Chive Muffins

Bacon Cheese and Chive Muffins

Macronutrients per 100g

Energy

375kcal

Sugar

1g

Fat

1g

Fiber

1g

Sat fat

13g

Protein

15g

Carbs

19g

Sodium

628mg

Ingredients

- 220g / 8oz self-rising Self-raising flour
- 1 tsp Baking powder
- 4 Eggs
- 70ml / 2.4fl oz whole Full-fat milk
- 150g / 5.2oz melted Unsalted butter
- 3 rashers Smoked thick-cut bacon
- drizzle Groundnut oil
- 3 tbsp finely chopped Finely chopped chives
- 120g / 4oz grated Cheddar
- to taste freshly ground Black pepper

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. Halve 3 rashers of smoked thick-cut bacon lengthwise, then slice into 1cm (½in) wide pieces.
3. Fry in a frying pan with a drizzle of groundnut oil until crispy.
4. Add 3 tbsp finely chopped chives and 120g / 4oz grated Cheddar to a large mixing bowl with 220g / 8oz self-raising flour, 1 tsp baking powder, 4 eggs, 70ml / 2.4fl oz full-fat milk, 150g / 5.2oz melted unsalted butter, some freshly ground black pepper, and the bacon.
5. Mix with a spatula until combined, but do not over-mix.
6. Spoon the mixture into the greased muffin tin so that it comes two-thirds of the way up in each section.
7. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden and a knife inserted comes out clean.
8. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.

Micronutrients % of RDI

Iron

13% of RDI

Magnesium

12% of RDI

Vitamin C

1% of RDI

Omega 3

1% of RDI

Vitamin A

1% of RDI

Calcium

12% of RDI

Folate

64% of RDI

Good to know

Store the muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for 2–3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.