Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup cooked and crumbled bacon
- 1 cup cooked and mashed potatoes
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together melted butter, milk, and egg.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Fold in cheddar cheese, bacon, and mashed potatoes.
- Divide batter evenly among muffin cups.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in muffin tin for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tips:
- For extra crispy muffins, broil for 1-2 minutes at the end of baking.
- You can use leftover mashed potatoes or make them fresh.
- Feel free to add other ingredients to the muffins, such as chopped green onions, diced ham, or chopped jalapeños.
- These muffins are best served warm.
Enjoy!