Savory Breakfast Muffins
If you're tired of sweet breakfast muffins or just looking for a savory breakfast, try these--you'll love the smoky flavor from the Canadian bacon and the fresh-tasting combination of red bell pepper and scallions.
Ingredients
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2 cups whole-wheat flour
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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1 tablespoon baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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2 eggs
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1 1/3 cups buttermilk
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3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
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2 tablespoons butter, melted
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1 cup thinly sliced scallions, (about 1 bunch)
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3/4 cup diced Canadian bacon, (3 ounces)
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1/2 cup grated Cheddar cheese
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1/2 cup finely diced red bell pepper
Directions
1.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Coat 12 muffin cups with cooking spray.
2.
Combine whole-wheat flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, pepper and salt in a large bowl.
3.
Whisk eggs, buttermilk, oil and butter in a medium bowl. Fold in scallions, bacon, cheese and bell pepper. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients. Add the wet ingredients and mix with a rubber spatula until just moistened. Scoop the batter into the prepared pan (the cups will be very full).
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Bake the muffins until the tops are golden brown, 20 to 22 minutes. Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Loosen the edges and turn the muffins out onto a wire rack to cool slightly before serving.
Tips:
Reheat & Run
Bake muffins on weekends and enjoy the leftovers for grab-and-go weekday breakfasts. Wrap leftover muffins individually in plastic wrap, place in a plastic storage container or ziplock bag and freeze for up to 1 month. To thaw, remove plastic wrap, wrap in a paper towel and microwave on High for 30 to 60 seconds.
MAKE AHEAD TIP: Individually wrap in plastic and refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 1 month. To reheat, remove plastic, wrap in a paper towel and microwave on High for 30 to 60 seconds.
Nutrition information
Calories 217, Total Fat 9 g, Saturated Fat 3 g, Monounsaturated Fat 4 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Sodium 339 mg, Carbohydrate 24 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 9 g, Potassium 113 mg. Daily Values: Vitamin C 25%. Exchanges: Starch 1.5,Meat 0.5,Fat 1.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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