Sourdough Bacon Muffins

These yummy muffins are quick and easy to make, and are wonderful for breakfast or brunch along with your favorite omelet. Sometimes I make them for a light supper to go with soup and a green salad.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Yields: 12 Muffins

Ingredients

• 3  slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 1⁄4 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 3⁄4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1⁄4 cup sugar
• 2 1⁄2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1  egg, beaten
• 1⁄2 cup milk
• 1⁄2 cup  sourdough starter
• 1⁄3 cup  cooking oil

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. Grease 1 twelve muffin size muffin pan, or line with cupcake papers.
3. In bowl, stir together flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.
4. Make a well in the center.
5. In a small bowl, combine egg, milk, sourdough starter and oil.
6. Add egg mixture to well in dry mixture all at once.
7. Stir just until moistened.
8. Stir in bacon and cheese.
9. Fill muffin cups about 2/3 full.
10. Bake at 400°F for 20-25 minutes.