Bacon-Cheddar muffins

Makes 8 muffins

• 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• ¼ cup sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon ground red pepper
• 1 egg,beaten
• ¾ cup milk
• One-third cup oil
• 6 strips bacon, crisp-cooked and crumbled

1. Line or grease 8 muffin cups and top of pan, and sprinkle with cornmeal.
2. In a large bowl, stir together the flour, cheese, sugar, baking powder, salt and red pepper.
3. In a separate bowl, combine the egg, milk and oil.
4. Make a well in the center of the dry ingrédients and add the liquid mixture, stirring just until moistened ; batter should be lumpy.
5. Fold in the crumbled bacon ; fill the prepared muffin cups to the top.
6. Bake in a 400F (200C) oven for 20 to 25 minutes.

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