Cheesy Apple Bacon Muffins

I love apple, cheese, and bacon together. This is more a savory muffin than a sweet one.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Yields: 18 muffins (about)

Ingredients

• 2  cups all-purpose flour
• 1⁄4 cup sugar
• 4  teaspoons baking powder
• 3⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1  cup milk
• 1⁄3 cup  melted butter
• 1  egg, beaten
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped unpeeled apple (Granny Smith)
• 3⁄4 cup  shredded sharp cheddar cheese (or extra-sharp)
• 2⁄3 cup  crumbled crisp  cooked bacon

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400° and grease muffin pan.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt; stir to blend.
3. In another mixing bowl, combine the milk, butter, and egg; mix well.
4. Add egg mixture to flour mixture; stir just until blended.
5. Gently fold in apples, cheese, and bacon.
6. Spoon batter into prepared muffin tin, dividing evenly.
7. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until browned.