Ingredients

  • 1 medium head broccoli, cut into small florets
  • 4 slices bacon (or 4 rashers bacon)
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cups flour
  • 4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • fresh ground black pepper
  • 150 g tasty cheddar cheese, grated
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup milk

Method

  • Preheat oven to 210°C Lightly grease 12 muffin tins.
  • Place broccoli florets in a pot, cover with boiling water and boil 2 minutes. Refresh under cold water and pat dry on a paper towel.
  • Heat a non-stick pan and saute bacon and onion until tender. Set aside to cool.
  • Sift together flour, baking powder, salt and pepper into a bowl and make a well in the centre.
  • In another bowl lightly whisk together eggs and milk.
  • Stir in broccoli, bacon, onion and cheese.
  • Fold broccoli mixture into dry ingredients and stir quickly to combine.
  • Spoon mixture into prepared muffin tins and bake for 12-15 minutes until muffins spring back when lightly pressed.
  • Makes 12.