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Bacon & Cheddar Cheese Muffins

Savory mini muffins filled with smoky bacon and sharp cheddar cheese, baked golden and perfect for any meal or snack.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 Mini Muffins
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

For the Muffins:
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 ½ cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 cup cooked bacon chopped into small pieces
Optional Add-ins:
  • ¼ cup fresh chives finely chopped
  • 1 small jalapeño diced (for heat)
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ cup mozzarella cheese shredded, for extra gooeyness

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt.
  3. Whisk milk, sour cream, butter, and egg.
  4. Fold dry into wet until combined.
  5. Stir in bacon and cheese. Rest batter 30 minutes if desired.
  6. Fill greased muffin pan with 2 tbsp batter each.
  7. Bake 12–15 minutes until golden. Cool 5–10 minutes before serving.