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

Method

  • 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.