Canadian Bacon Brunch Muffins

Camilla Saulsbury

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Yields: 12 muffins

Ingredients

• 2  cups all-purpose flour
• 1  cup whole wheat flour
• 1  tablespoon baking powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 2  eggs
• 1 1⁄3 cups buttermilk
• 1⁄3 cup  vegetable oil
• 1  cup  thinly sliced green onion
• 3⁄4 cup  diced Canadian bacon
• 1⁄2 cup  shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1⁄2 cup  finely diced red bell pepper

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400°.
2. Grease a 12-cup muffin pan.
3. In a bowl, whisk together the flours, baking powder, baking soda, pepper, and salt.
4. In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, buttermilk, and oil until well blended.
5. Stir in the green onions, bacon, cheese, and red pepper.
6. Add the egg mixture to the flour mixture and stir just until blended.
7. Divide batter equally among prepared muffin cups.
8. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until tops are golden and a pick inserted in the center comes out clean.
9. Let cool in pan on wire rack for 3 minutes, then transfer to the rack to cool.