These hearty and flavorful muffins are a fantastic way to start your day, packed with savory ingredients that provide a delicious alternative to sweet breakfast options, making them perfect for a grab-and-go morning meal or a satisfying brunch addition.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cooked and crumbled bacon
- 1/2 cup chopped cooked ham or sausage
- 1/2 cup chopped bell peppers (any color)
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
Instructions:
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease it well.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and pepper.
- Add Savory Fillings: Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, cooked bacon, chopped ham or sausage, bell peppers, and green onions into the dry ingredients.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and vegetable oil.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Fill each muffin cup about two-thirds full with the batter.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the tops are golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Let the muffins cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely or serve warm.