Savory Onion-Bacon Cheese Muffins

• slices cooked bacon, finely crumbled↗6
• cup old cheddar cheese, grated↗1 cup
• cups flour↗3 cups
• tablespoons sugar↗2 tablespoons
• tablespoon baking powder (use a semi-heaping tablespoon!)↗1 tablespoon
• teaspoon salt↗1 teaspoon
• teaspoons black pepper (can use 1 teaspoon)↗2 teaspoons
• large green onion, finely chopped (can use more)↗1 -2
• cup milk↗1 cup
• cup oil1⁄2 cup
• cup sour cream↗1⁄2 cup
• large eggs↗2
• cup old cheddar cheese, finely grated↗1⁄4 cup

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Set oven to 350 degrees (second-lowest oven rack).

2. 2

   Grease 12 muffin tins.

3. 3

   Set aside 1/4 cup grated cheese.

4. 4

   In a large bowl whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, black pepper and green onions; stir in crumbled bacon and 1 cup cheddar cheese.

5. 5

   In another bowl whisk together milk, oil, sour cream and eggs until well blended; pour over dry ingredients just until moistened.

6. 6

   Divided between the muffin tins.

7. 7

   Sprinkle the reserved 1/4 cup (can use more) cheddar cheese on top of each muffin batter.

8. 8

   Bake for about 25 minutes or until the muffins test done.