Cheesy Bacon Corn Muffins
Submitted by happyhousewomen
Crispy bacon bits and cubed sharp cheddar stud these savory corn muffins spiked with smoked paprika and fresh chives. Ready in 40 minutes from mix.
YIELD
6 servingsPREP
12 minCOOK
28 minREADY
40 minThese aren’t sweet cornbread muffins. Smoky bacon, melted cheese cubes, and bright chives turn a simple corn muffin mix into something special. The smoked paprika adds depth without overwhelming, and those little cheese cubes create pockets of gooey cheddar in every bite.
Crisp the bacon first, then fold it in with the cheese and chives. The mix does the heavy lifting, but these additions make them taste homemade.
Pro Tips
- Drain bacon well: Pat bacon very dry after cooking so excess grease doesn’t make muffins soggy
- Cube cheese small: Cut cheddar into ¼-inch cubes for even distribution and melty pockets throughout
- Yellow cheddar preferred: Sharp yellow cheddar adds the most visual appeal and robust flavor
Ingredients
Directions
Preheat oven to muffin mix package directions.
Add a little olive oil into a small skillet, swirl the pan until evenly coated, or coat the pan with cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat.
Add bacon to hot pan and cook until crisp, about 6 minutes.
Remove the bacon from pan and drain on a paper towel. Set aside.
Prepare the muffin mix and muffin tin according to the package directions.
Stir in paprika, chives, cubed cheese and bacon bits.
Fill muffin cups and bake until golden brown, about 25 minutes until a wooden stick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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