Cheesy Bacon Muffins

Cheesy Bacon Muffins

Serves 12

Points per serving: 3½ original points

2 tsp oil for greasing

100g lean back bacon

1 small onion, finely chopped

2 tsp oil

350g plain flour

4 tsp baking powder

pinch salt

pinch paprika

75g half fat spread eg anchor

115g (4oz) mozzarella light, grated

200ml skimmed milk

1 large egg

Lightly grease a 12 bun tin with oil.  Grill the bacon until crisp then cut into bite sized pieces.  Saute the onion in the oil until soft.

Preheat oven to Gas 5/190ºC/375ºF

Sieve flour, salt, paprika and baking powder into a large bowl.  Rub in the spread until it resembles fine breadcrumbs.  Stir in the bacon and onion and half the cheese.  Beat the milk and egg together and stir into the flour, mix roughly.

Spoon mixture into the tins and sprinkle with the reserved cheese.  Bake 20 mins until golden brown and risen.