Cheddar Bacon And Green Onion Muffins - cooking recipe

Ingredients

7 slices bacon
1 cup old cheddar cheese, grated (grate about 2-3 tablespoons extra cheese on a fine grater to use for topping)
3 cups flour
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder (slightly heaping)
2 teaspoons pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk or 1 cup half-and-half cream
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup green onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup sour cream
2 eggs

Preparation

Set oven to 375 degrees.
Set oven rack to second-lowest position.
Grease 12 muffins tins or line with pappers.
Cook the bacon over medium heat until crisp; drain and let cool, then crumble into small pieces (this can be done well in advance or even a day ahead).
In a small bowl combine 2-3 tablespoons crumbled bacon and about 2-3 tablespoons cheddar cheese; set aside.
In a large bowl combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and pepper.
Stir in the remaining cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon; mix to combine.
Whisk together, milk, oil, sour cream and eggs, then add/mix in green onions.
Pour over the dry ingredients; stir JUST until moistened.
Spoon into prepared muffin tins.
Sprinkle with reserved bacon/cheese mixture on top of the batter.
Bake for about 20-25 minutes, or until golden.