Cheese, Bacon & Chive Muffins

This super tasty, super easy savoury muffin is a fantastic afternoon tea, a quick snack on-the-go and is great for school lunchboxes!  Be adventurous and try new flavour combinations like Cheese & Leek, Spinach & Cheese, Olives, Mixed Veg, any combination you like!

Makes 12

Ingredients

• 4 slices bacon cut into small pieces
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoon chopped chives
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
  

Method

1. Cook bacon until crisp, allow to cool. Set aside.
2. Preheat oven to 220*c.
3. Melt butter over medium heat in a small pan or in microwave safe bowl, Remove from heat and add chives. Cool to room temperature.
4. In a medium bowl combine eggs and milk using a whisk.
5. Add butter/chive mixture, cheese and bacon.
6. In another small bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt and sugar. Stir to mix.
   
7. Add to egg mixture, stirring only until blended thoroughly.
   
8. Spoon mixture into prepared muffin cups, filling about 2/3 full.
   
9. Bake 20- 25 minutes, or until muffin tops just begin to brown.
   
10. Cool them on a wire rack.
    

Serve as afternoon tea, a snack on-the-go or great for school lunchboxes!