Description
Maple Beef Bacon Pancake Muffins combine the sweet, rich flavor of maple syrup with savory beef bacon in a fluffy pancake-inspired muffin. Perfect for breakfast or brunch, these muffins bake to golden perfection with a tender crumb, delivering a delightful mix of sweet and smoky in every bite.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ¼ cup maple syrup, plus more for serving
- 2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
Add-ins
- ½ cup cooked and crumbled beef bacon
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it reaches the proper temperature for even baking of the muffins.
- Prepare muffin tin: Grease your muffin tin lightly or line it with muffin liners to prevent sticking and make muffins easy to remove.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the egg, buttermilk, maple syrup, and melted unsalted butter until smoothly blended.
- Combine mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined, taking care not to overmix to keep muffins tender.
- Add beef bacon: Fold the crumbled cooked beef bacon into the batter evenly distributing the smoky pieces throughout.
- Fill muffin cups: Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full to allow room for rise during baking.
- Bake: Bake the muffins in the preheated oven for 18 to 22 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve warm drizzled with extra maple syrup if desired.
Notes
- Be sure not to overmix the batter to avoid dense muffins.
- You can substitute beef bacon with regular pork bacon or turkey bacon for variations.
- Store leftover muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or freeze for longer storage.
- These muffins are great warmed up with a pat of butter and maple syrup on top.
- Use good-quality pure maple syrup for the best flavor.
