Debbie.D.,.AL (4:10:38 PM) :

SOUTHWESTERN SAVORY MUFFINS

10 bacon strips
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1 tbsp baking powder
3/4 cup milk
1 egg
1 1/2 cups (6 oz.) shredded Cheddar cheese
1/4 cup diced green chilis

In a skillet, cook the bacon until crisp; reserve 1/3 cup drippings. Crumble bacon and set aside. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, and baking powder. In a mixing bowl, beat milk, egg, and drippings; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in the cheese, chilis, and bacon. Fill greased or paper-line muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 400 degrees for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

Yield: 14 servings.