Muffins are a tasty treat and a good snack on the go. Decadent little morsels, muffins are often seen as a healthier alternative to sweet snacks but are usually not the healthiest options. All the same, if they’re consumed in moderation there’s nothing wrong with a muffin now and then.
There are a multitude of muffin recipes but many can be hit or miss. So how do you narrow down the tastiest and most successful recipes? We’ve collected five recipes that we found to be the tastiest and have compiled them below. See if you find anything that tickles your fancy!
2Cheddar Bacon Muffin
For our final recipe, we’re going to go for savoury over sweet. These cheddar and bacon muffins are a perfect accompaniment to a big bowl of stew or chili or are great on their own warmed up and smothered in butter.
INGREDIENTS
6 strips bacon
1 cup (250 mL) shredded old Cheddar cheese
3 cups (750 mL) all-purpose flour
2 tbsp. (30 mL) granulated sugar
4 tsp. (18 mL) baking powder
2 tsp. (10 mL) pepper
1 tsp. (5 mL) salt
1 cup (250 mL) milk
1/2 cup (125 mL) vegetable oil
1/2 cup (125 mL) sliced green onions
1/2 cup (125 mL) sour cream
2 eggs
DIRECTIONS
Cook bacon until crisp. Drain on paper towels; let cool and crumble. In small bowl, combine 1 tbsp. of the crumbled bacon and 2 tbsp. of the Cheddar and set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, pepper and salt; stir in remaining bacon and Cheddar.
Whisk together milk, oil, onions, sour cream and eggs; pour over dry ingredients. Stir together just until moistened. Spoon into greased or paper-lined muffin cups and sprinkle reserved bacon and Cheddar mixture on top.
Bake in centre of 375°F (190°C) oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until tops are firm to the touch and muffins are golden.
