Bacon by Surprise! Apple Mini Muffins Filled with Everyone's Favorite Side

A snack that's sure to satisfy!
A snack that's sure to satisfy!

Can you ever get tired of bacon? The crisp, salty snack has legions of devotees, and the obsession shows no signs of letting up. So here's another delectable delight to add to your recipe book! Sweet and savory, these apple-bacon mini muffins are pop-in-your-mouth delicious and obnoxiously addictive.

Ingredients

1 1/3 cup flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup apples, cored and diced
3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
3/4 cup milk
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
6 pieces of bacon, cooked and chopped

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Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a mini muffin tin with cooking oil pray or butter. Set aside until needed.

2. In a large bowl, mix to combine flour, baking powder, and salt.

3. In another bowl, stir to combine apples, sugar, milk, butter, egg, and vanilla.

4. Poor the wet ingredients into the dry and stir until just combined. Gently fold in bacon.

5. Scoop batter into the prepared mini muffin tin. Place in the oven and bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of one muffin comes out clean. Carefully remove the muffins from the tin and allow to cool slightly before serving.

- By Meredith Steele

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