2 bacon strips
2 large eggs
2 large egg whites
2 C 1% milk
2 C all-purpose flour
2 tsp. sugar
1 tsp. salt
1 large sweet apple, coarsely grated
1 TBSP butter or margarine, melted
How to Make It:
Place the bacon strips in a large skillet over medium heat.
Cook until crisp.
Drain on a paper towel and allow cooling.
Place the eggs and egg whites in a mixing bowl.
Beat together until well mixed.
Add the milk and beat until thoroughly mixed in.
Place the flour, sugar and salt in a separate bowl.
Toss to combine.
Slowly add the flour mixture to the egg mixture stirring constantly as you add.
Continue stirring until the dry mixture is completely moist.
Allow batter to set 30 minutes.
Bring the oven temperature to 450 degrees.
After the batter has stood for 30 minutes crumble in the bacon.
Add the grated apple and melted butter.
Stir until well combined.
Spray a muffin pan with a non stick cooking spray.
Fill each cup 2/3 full of the batter.
Bake 15 minutes.
Reduce the oven heat to 325 degrees.
Continue baking 12 minutes or until a golden brown.
Remove and allow cooling slightly before serving.
Serves 12
These make a great breakfast muffin, especially for children.
You can serve them with a little apple butter on the side for a special breakfast treat.
