Serves: 12
Total Calories: 149

1 cup yellow cornmeal
1 cup flour
1/4 cup sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup milk
2 eggs
1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
4 strips bacon fried crisp and crumbled (optional)

At least 40 minutes or up to 24 hours before serving: Preheat oven to 425°. Generously grease twelve muffin-pan cups.

In a medium bowl, mix together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder and salt set aside.

In a small bowl, beat milk, eggs and butter with a wire whisk until well blended. Stir into cornmeal mixture just until dry ingredients are moistened gently stir in bacon if desired. Fill muffin cups two-thirds full.

Bake for 15 to 18 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm or at room temperature. Try serving with Sausage Gravy If making ahead, cool and place in a single layer on foil wrap tightly.

If desired, reheat wrapped muffins in a preheated 400° oven for 10 to 15 minutes before serving.

Nutritional Facts:

Serves: 12
Total Calories: 149
Calories from Fat: 53

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