Tunnel of Cheese Muffins with Bacon

Warm, melty cheese is nestled in the center of these quick-mix muffins with bits of crisp-cooked bacon in every bite.

Recipe Ingredients:

2 cups biscuit mix
5 slices bacon, fried crisp, drained and crumbled
2/3 cup milk
1 large egg, beaten
12 (1/2-inch cubes) of Wisconsin Emmentaler Swiss Cheese or Cheddar Cheese

Cooking Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C). Generously butter a 12-muffin pan. Set aside.
2. Stir biscuit mix and bacon together in medium bowl. Add milk and egg, stirring just until blended.
3. Divide half the batter among the 12 muffin cups.
4. Place 1 cube of cheese in the center of each.
5. Top with remaining batter, spreading to cover cheese completely.
6. Bake for 25 minutes, until golden. Serve hot.
   

Makes 12 muffins.

Recipe and photograph provided courtesy of Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board, Inc.