Two-Cheese Bacon and Pepper Breakfast Muffins recipe

Name: Two-Cheese Bacon and Pepper Breakfast Muffins
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 3 Eggs; 120g Bacon; 1 Orange Pepper; 120g Extra Mature Cheese; 150g Greek Yoghurt; 30g Butter; 1 tsp Black Pepper; 150g Self-Raising Flour; 60ml Milk

Savoury breakfast muffins packed with crispy bacon, sweet orange pepper and a rich cheesy crumb. Finished with a spoonful of Greek yoghurt, they’re hearty, satisfying and ideal for make-ahead mornings.

35 min · Easy · British Jump to method

Two-Cheese Bacon and Pepper Breakfast Muffins

Ingredients

6 servings

3 Eggs
120g Bacon
1 Orange Pepper
120g Extra Mature Cheese
150g Greek Yoghurt
30g Butter
1 tsp Black Pepper
150g Self-Raising Flour
60ml Milk

Nutrition	Per serving
Calories	396 kcal
Protein	20.6 g
Carbohydrates	20.8 g
Fat	24.4 g
Saturated fat	11.4 g
Fibre	1 g
Sugar	2.4 g
Sodium	460 mg

Why this works

A hearty, savoury breakfast muffin with high protein and energy, but also fairly high in saturated fat and salt due to the bacon, cheese and butter.

Protein-rich. Eggs, Greek yoghurt, bacon and cheddar-style cheese contribute a substantial protein content, which may help with satiety.

Calcium source. The cheese, yoghurt and milk provide calcium, supporting bone health.

Salt and saturated fat concern. Bacon, extra mature cheese and butter push up sodium and saturated fat, so this is less suitable for those watching blood pressure or cholesterol.

Method

Preheat the oven to 190°C (Fan 170°C, 374°F, Gas Mark 5) and line a 6-hole muffin tin with cases or lightly butter the holes.
Cook the bacon in a frying pan until crisp, then drain on kitchen paper and chop into small pieces.
Finely dice the orange pepper and grate the extra mature cheese.
In a bowl, whisk the eggs with the Greek yoghurt and melted butter until smooth.
Stir in the flour, most of the cheese, the chopped bacon, diced pepper and a good pinch of black pepper to make a thick batter.
Divide the mixture evenly between the muffin cases and sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top.
Bake for 20–25 minutes until risen, golden and set in the centre.
Leave to cool for 5 minutes before serving warm.

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