Maple-Bacon Corn Muffins

Health score
1%
Maple-Bacon Corn Muffins
45 min.
12
223kcal
98.81%sweetness
100%saltiness
12.1%sourness
16.84%bitterness
67.46%savoriness
89.75%fattiness
0%spiciness

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These maple-bacon corn muffins are a delicious twist on the classic corn muffin. The sweet and savory combination of maple and bacon creates a unique flavor profile that will tantalize your taste buds. These muffins are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or even as a side dish for a barbecue. With a prep time of just 45 minutes, you can easily whip up a batch for any occasion.

The ingredients in this recipe come together to create a balanced and flavorful muffin. The bacon provides a savory, salty base, while the maple syrup adds a touch of sweetness. The cornmeal gives the muffins a delightful texture and a subtle corn flavor, while the flour, baking powder, and eggs create a light and fluffy muffin base. Milk and butter add richness and moisture to the batter.

When preparing this recipe, you'll first cook the bacon to a crispy texture, infusing the dish with its savory flavors. The dry ingredients are then combined, followed by the wet ingredients, creating a thick batter. Finally, the bacon is stirred back in, adding a burst of flavor to each bite. Baked to golden perfection, these muffins are sure to impress.

Whether you're a seasoned baker or a beginner, this recipe is easy to follow and yields delicious results. So, if you're looking for a new muffin recipe to add to your repertoire, give these maple-bacon corn muffins a try! They're sure to become a favorite.

Ingredients

  • ounces bacon 
  • Tb double-acting baking powder 
  • tablespoon butter melted
  •  eggs 
  • cups flour 
  • teaspoons maple syrup 
  • tablespoons milk 
  • teaspoon salt 
  • 0.5 cup sugar 
  • cup cornmeal yellow

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • muffin liners
  • slotted spoon
  • muffin tray

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400*.
  2. Heat a skillet to medium-high. Chop the bacon and cook until slightly crispy.
  3. Remove with a slotted spoon and set the skillet aside.In a large bowl combine all dry ingredients.
  4. Whisk in the milk and eggs, followed by the melted butter, maple syrup and cup bacon grease.Stir the bacon pieces back into the mixture.
  5. Place muffin liners in a 12-cup muffin tin. Evenly divide the mixture into the liners.
  6. Bake for 15 minutesuntil golden.
  7. Remove from the muffin tin and serve warm! Makes 12.

Nutrition Facts

Calories223kcal
Protein10.25%
Fat26.38%
Carbs63.37%

Properties

Glycemic Index
35.84
Glycemic Load
23.69
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
6.3513043478261%

Taste

Sweetness:
98.81%
Saltiness:
100%
Sourness:
12.1%
Bitterness:
16.84%
Savoriness:
67.46%
Fattiness:
89.75%
Spiciness:
0%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:222.98kcal
11.15%
Fat:6.52g
10.04%
Saturated Fat:2.33g
14.54%
Carbohydrates:35.27g
11.76%
Net Carbohydrates:33.46g
12.17%
Sugar:9.49g
10.54%
Cholesterol:36.48mg
12.16%
Sodium:382.82mg
16.64%
Protein:5.71g
11.41%
Selenium:12.14µg
17.35%
Vitamin B1:0.24mg
15.68%
Manganese:0.26mg
12.9%
Folate:46.11µg
11.53%
Phosphorus:106.42mg
10.64%
Vitamin B2:0.18mg
10.49%
Vitamin B3:1.95mg
9.74%
Iron:1.65mg
9.15%
Calcium:73.63mg
7.36%
Fiber:1.81g
7.24%
Vitamin B6:0.13mg
6.36%
Magnesium:21.77mg
5.44%
Zinc:0.79mg
5.26%
Copper:0.07mg
3.61%
Vitamin B5:0.35mg
3.5%
Potassium:102.72mg
2.93%
Vitamin B12:0.13µg
2.25%
Vitamin A:78.33IU
1.57%
Vitamin D:0.23µg
1.5%
Vitamin E:0.21mg
1.39%
Source:Foodista