Ingredients

The following ingredients have 16 Servings
  • 6 strips bacon (cooked until crisp and cut into bites, 1 Tbsp. reserved)
  • 2/3 cup sharp cheddar cheese (plus 2 Tbsp. for topping)
  • 1/3 cup sliced havarti (diced)
  • 2 tsp. dried chives
  • 3 cups all purpose flour
  • 2 Tbsp. sugar
  • 4 tsp. baking powder
  • 1 tsp. pepper
  • 1 tsp. salt or to taste
  • 1 cup 2% milk
  • 1/2 cup butter (melted and cooled slightly)
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2 eggs (beaten)

Instruction

  • Mix together the 2 Tbsp. cheddar cheese and the 1 Tbsp. bacon in a small bowl and set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 375F. In a large bowl whisk together the flour, sugar, chives, baking powder, pepper and salt, stir in remaining bacon and cheese.
  • Whisk together milk, melted butter, sour cream, and eggs. Pour over dry ingredients. Stir together until just mixed and pour into paper-lined muffin pan. Top each muffin with the reserved bacon and cheese mixture.
  • Bake for 20-22 min. until tops are golden and muffins are firm to touch or a cake tester comes out clean. Use immediately or freezes well for up to one month. Reheat before serving.