If you love bacon you’ll love these savoury muffins

Packed with crispy bacon and full of flavour, these savoury muffins are quick to make and even easier to love.

April 10, 2025

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If you love bacon you’ll love these savoury muffins — Warm, savoury, and packed with bacon - what’s not to love?

Who said muffins have to be sweet? Sure, blueberry and chocolate chip have their place but these savoury super muffins made with bacon are in a league of their own. They’re perfect for a quick breakfast, a lunchbox filler, or just something to nibble on. Recipe compliments of Eskort.

Ingredients

200 g Eskort Streaky Bacon
750 ml flour
375 ml castor sugar
45 ml baking powder
5 ml salt
3 eggs
250 ml oil
250 ml buttermilk

Method

Preheat the oven to 180° C.
Line a muffin pan with grease-proof muffin cases.
Slice bacon into small bite-sized pieces and fry in a moderately heated pan until crispy.
Remove rendered fat from the pan and allow bacon to cool.
Add the muffin ingredients and bacon to a mixing bowl and mix until well combined and a smooth batter forms.
Half fill the lined muffin pans and bake for approximately 20 minutes.
Remove from the oven to cool.
Serve with grated cheese and a generous spread of cream cheese or fresh farm butter.

April 10, 2025

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