Let’s talk about the ultimate savoury delight: the bacon cheddar and chive muffin. Imagine sinking your teeth into a warm, fluffy muffin bursting with cheesy goodness and savoury bacon bits, with a hint of freshness from chopped chives. Now add a touch of nutty richness from Parmesan cheese, and you’ve got yourself a flavour-packed treat that will have you coming back for seconds (and maybe thirds!).
First things first: bacon. Is there anything bacon can’t improve? Its smoky, salty goodness adds a satisfying crunch and a burst of flavour to every bite. And when it’s paired with gooey melted cheddar cheese, it’s a match made in muffin heaven. The cheese gets all melty and delicious, creating pockets of cheesy goodness throughout the muffin.
But let’s not forget about the chives – those little green gems that add a pop of colour and a subtle onion flavour to the mix. They’re like nature’s confetti, sprinkling each bite with freshness and brightness.
And then there’s Parmesan cheese, the unsung hero of this savoury symphony. Its nutty, slightly salty flavour adds depth and richness to the muffin, elevating it from delicious to downright irresistible.
But the best part? These muffins are super easy to make at home. Just mix up your batter, fold in the bacon, cheddar, chives, and Parmesan, and pop them in the oven. In no time, your kitchen will be filled with the mouth-watering aroma of freshly baked muffins.
Whether you’re enjoying them for breakfast, as a snack, or alongside a hearty soup or salad, these bacon cheddar and chive muffins are guaranteed to be a hit. So grab your apron and get baking – your taste buds will thank you!
A great muffin for breakfast, brunch, lunch, with soup or for a tasty snack. I never enjoyed muffins until tried Bacon Cheddar Chive Muffins. Then I was converted. These are permanently available at my house along with a few other flavours. Flavour include Cheese and Bacon Muffins, Banana & Peanut Butter Muffins and Corn, Cheddar, and Sun-Dried Tomato Muffins. Following our recipe means you can have a tray of fresh muffins within 40 minutes. These are ideal as snacks, picnics and a superb way to keep children interested in cooking. All of the inventing, mixing and baking keeps their attention well.
Bacon Cheddar Chive Muffins
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Servings: 12 muffins
Calories: 329kcal
Ingredients
- 6 slices bacon thick
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tbsp sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 4 tsp chives
- 1/3 cup parmesan grated
- 1 cup cheddar shredded
- 1 large eggs free range beaten
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
Instructions
- Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.6 slices bacon
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease muffin pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, garlic powder, chives, parmesan cheese, cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon.2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 tbsp sugar, 2 tsp baking powder, 1/4 tsp Salt, 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 4 tsp chives, 1/3 cup parmesan, 1 cup cheddar
- Combine the egg, milk, cream of mushroom soup and vegetable oil. Mix into the dry ingredients and stir together just to moisten.1 large eggs, 1/2 cup milk, 1/2 cup cream of mushroom soup, 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- Spoon the batter into prepared muffin pans and bake at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into a muffin comes out clean.
Notes
A great muffin for breakfast, brunch, lunch, with soup or for a tasty snack.
Nutrition
Calories: 329kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 338mg | Potassium: 111mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g