Potato, Bacon, and Cheese Muffins

 

Ingredients

• Potatoes: 2 medium (about 400 g), boiled and mashed
• Bacon: 6 slices, cooked and crumbled
• Cheddar Cheese: 1 cup (100 g), shredded
• All-Purpose Flour: 1 cup (125 g)
• Baking Powder: 1 teaspoon
• Salt: ½ teaspoon
• Black Pepper: ½ teaspoon
• Eggs: 2 large
• Milk: ½ cup (120 ml)
• Butter: ¼ cup (60 g), melted
• Green Onions: 2 tablespoons, finely chopped (optional)
  

Instructions:

1. Cook the bacon: In a skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Once cooked, remove the bacon, crumble it into small pieces, and set aside.
2. Cook the potatoes: Boil the diced potatoes in a pot of salted water until tender, about 10-12 minutes. Drain well, then mash the potatoes until smooth. Let them cool slightly.
3. Prepare the muffin batter:
   • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a muffin tin or line it with paper liners.
   • In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
   • In another bowl, whisk together the milk, melted butter, and eggs.
   • Add the mashed potatoes to the wet ingredients and mix until combined.
   • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
   • Fold in the crumbled bacon, shredded cheese, and chopped chives or green onions (if using).
     
     
4. Fill the muffin tin: Spoon the muffin batter into the muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
5. Bake: Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the muffins are golden brown on top and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Cool and Serve: Let the muffins cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.

These Potato, Bacon, and Cheese Muffins are savory, cheesy, and packed with flavor. They are perfect for breakfast on the go or as a comforting snack!

Dietary Information

• Vegetarian: No (omit bacon or use plant-based bacon for a vegetarian version).
• Gluten-Free: No (use gluten-free flour as a substitute).
• Dairy-Free: No (substitute butter and cheese with dairy-free alternatives).