Bacon, Onion And Basil Muffins

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Bacon Onion And Basil MuffinsGreat for breakfast, lunch, picnics and snacks. These bacon muffins are truly delicious, particularly when served warm. 

Serves 12
Cooking Time 20 mins

What You’ll Need:

  • 225g (8oz) Dry cured unsmoked back bacon rashers, trimmed and cut into large pieces
  • 450g (1lb) Plain flour
  • 30ml (2tbsp) Baking powder
  • Pinch salt
  • 4 Eggs, medium
  • 450ml (¾pt) Semi skimmed milk
  • 25g (1oz) Butter
  • 1 Small onion, sliced thinly
  • 1 Small handful fresh basil, roughly chopped/torn
  • Muffin paper cases or greaseproof squares (12 x 12cm)

What To Do:

  1. Preheat oven to Gas Mark 4, 180ºC, 350ºF.
  2. Into a large bowl place flour, baking powder and salt.
  3. Break eggs into a jug and lightly mix with a fork. Add the milk and mix together.
  4. Place the butter into a hot frying pan and add the bacon pieces and onion slices.
  5. Cook until onion is translucent and bacon cooked through.
  6. Add the cooked bacon and onion to the flour and mix. Add the basil followed by the egg and milk mixture.
  7. Fold the mixture together using a large spoon until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
  8. Place muffin cases or scrunch greaseproof squares into muffin tins. Fill each muffin case almost to the top with mixture (should make about 18 muffins).
  9. Cook in a preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes until well risen and golden.

Recipe from Lovepork.co.uk

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