CHEDDAR MUFFINS

These are moist, cheesy, flavorful and most importantly light and fluffy muffins that complement any chili, soup or stew!

CHEDDAR MUFFINS yields 18 regular sized muffins
3 strips bacon, chopped and cooked crisped
2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 LARGE egg, room temperature
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
1/2 cup avocado oil
2-3 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 small bunch green onions, halved and sliced
2 sweet mini red peppers, FINELY chopped
2 tablespoons chopped sun-dried tomatoes in oil, DRAINED well
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

• Preheat oven to 400°.
• Whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
• In another bowl, whisk together the egg, buttermilk and oil. Add in minced garlic.
• Add wet mixture to dry mixture JUST until moistened.
• Fold in cheddar cheese, onions, peppers, tomatoes and bacon pieces.
• Fill greased or papered muffin cups 3/4 full.
• Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
• Bake 15-18 minutes until toothpick comes out clean.
• Cool 5 minutes before removing from muffin tins.
• Serve warm with FRESH butter.