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    Home » Baked Goods, Cookies & Cereal » Maple Bacon Muffins

    Maple Bacon Muffins

    First Published: Aug 12, 2020 · Modified: Apr 11, 2021 by Sandra · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases with no additional cost to you.

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    These maple bacon muffins provide your favorite breakfast flavors in one delicious muffin. Perfect for breakfast or brunch!
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    Overhead view of muffins in a napkin-lined bowl

    Maple and bacon are classic breakfast flavors for which I yearn on a regular basis. Those flavors are what make these maple bacon muffins so great. However, sometimes you just don't have time to fry up some bacon and cook a stack of pancakes. These muffins will give you both beautiful flavors in a compact package that you can grab and eat in the car on the way to the office. Kids love them too.

    If you love the flavor of maple, don't forget to try our Maple Syrup Bread, Maple Pecan Scones for Two and Maple Shortbread Cookies Dipped in Dark Chocolate (not exactly a breakfast recipe but tasty nonetheless!).

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    • 🧁Ingredients
    • 📋 Instructions
    • ⏲️ Baking Time
    • 🌡️ Storing and Reheating
    • 📕 Related Recipes
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    The inspiration behind this recipe is Stacey Poon-Kinney's recipe for maple bacon cheesecake. She made this cheesecake in Season 9 of Food Network Star. I was intrigued by the idea of adding bacon to a dessert, and decided to try the idea in a batch of muffins I adapted from my orange craisin muffin recipe. Thus, these maple bacon muffins were born!

    🧁Ingredients

    Maple bacon muffin ingredients on a marble countertop
    • 6 strips bacon. Maple flavored if you can find it.
    • 2 cups white all-purpose flour.
    • 1 cup sugar.
    • 1-½ teaspoon baking powder, double acting.
    • ½ teaspoon salt.
    • ½ teaspoon baking soda.
    • 1-¼ cup milk.
    • 2 tablespoons salted butter melted and cooled. If using unsalted butter, increase salt to 1 teaspoon.
    • 1 teaspoon maple extract.
    • 1 large egg. Brought to room temperature and beaten.

    The ingredients for this recipe are pretty straight forward. You likely have most of them in your pantry and fridge. I found maple-flavored bacon at my local grocery store. It adds just a smidge of additional maple flavor, but not enough to be concerned about if you can't find it. You can go ahead and use any type of breakfast bacon that you like. Real maple syrup will bake out and not add enough flavor for this recipe. I do not recommend substituting it for the maple extract. The maple extract will give you the biggest maple flavor bang for the buck.

    📋 Instructions

    I made six jumbo muffins when I tested this recipe. It is also suitable for 12 smaller muffins.

    Sifting the dry ingredients helps to incorporate air which will in turn help the muffins to rise.

    Step 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (176°C). Grease and flour a large 6-cup jumbo muffin pan or you can line it with large paper liners. Set the pan aside.

    Step 2. Line a microwave-safe plate with a paper towel. Place bacon strips on plate. Cover with a second paper towel and microwave on high for 4-6 minutes. Check at 4 minutes. Bacon should be lightly crispy. Cook longer if necessary, no longer than 6 minutes. Set aside.

    Step 3. Sift flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda into a medium mixing bowl.

    Step 4. Add milk, butter, maple extract and beaten egg. Stir until combined. Do not overmix. Rough chop and stir in bacon until well-distributed.

    Step 5. Divide batter evenly for 6 muffins into your prepared muffin pan. Each well should be about ¾ full. If using double acting baking powder, allow to rest for 5-10 minutes to allow the baking powder to start working. If using single acting baking powder, bake your muffins right away.

    Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

    Muffin batter in a muffin tin

    ⏲️ Baking Time

    This recipe takes 30-35 minutes to bake. You might want to make it ahead on the weekend so you will have muffins ready to go during the week. They are also great to make and bring to a brunch gathering.

    Maple bacon muffin on a white plate

    🌡️ Storing and Reheating

    You can store them in the fridge for up to a week or the freezer for up to two months. From frozen, reheat in the microwave on high for 30 seconds to one minute.

    Two halves of a buttered maple bacon muffin on a white plate with a butter knife

    📕 Related Recipes

    • Peach Muffins
    • Strawberry Muffins with Ginger Crumb Topping
    • Orange Craisin Muffins
    • Banana Raisin Bread
    • Healthy Banana Muffins with Coconut from Plant Based Folk.

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    Overhead view of muffins in a napkin-lined bowl

    Maple Bacon Muffins

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    These maple bacon muffins provide your favorite breakfast flavors in one delicious muffin. Perfect for breakfast or brunch!
    5 from 5 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Total Time 35 mins
    Course Baked Goods/Breads
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6 muffins
    Calories 423 kcal

    Equipment

    6-cup jumbo muffin pan
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    Ingredients
     
     

    • 6 strips bacon maple flavored if you can find it
    • 2 cups white all-purpose flour
    • 1 cup sugar
    • 1-½ teaspoon baking powder double acting
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon baking soda
    • 1-¼ cup milk
    • 2 tablespoons salted butter melted and cooled. If using unsalted butter, increase salt to 1 teaspoon
    • 1 teaspoon maple extract
    • 1 egg brought to room temperature and beaten

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 350°F (176°C). Grease and flour a large 6-cup jumbo muffin pan or you can line it with large paper liners. Set aside.
    • Line a microwave-safe plate with a paper towel. Place bacon strips on plate. Cover with a second paper towel and microwave on high for 4-6 minutes. Check at 4 minutes. Bacon should be lightly crispy. Cook longer if necessary, no longer than 6 minutes. Set aside.
    • Sift flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda into a medium mixing bowl.
    • Add milk, butter, maple extract and beaten egg. Stir until combined. Do not overmix. Rough chop and stir in bacon until well-distributed.
    • Divide batter evenly for 6 muffins into your prepared muffin pan. Each well should be about ¾ full. If using double acting baking powder, allow to rest for 5-10 minutes to allow the baking powder to start working. If using single acting baking powder, bake your muffins right away.
      Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

    Nutrition Facts

    Calories: 423kcal (21%)Carbohydrates: 66g (22%)Protein: 8g (16%)Fat: 14g (22%)Saturated Fat: 6g (38%)Cholesterol: 53mg (18%)Sodium: 515mg (22%)Potassium: 112mg (3%)Fiber: 1g (4%)Sugar: 34g (38%)Vitamin A: 173IU (3%)Calcium: 41mg (4%)Iron: 2mg (11%)

    Nutritional information provided is for one serving and is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.

    Total Servings 6 muffins
    Keyword easy
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    1. Preston says

      August 13, 2020 at 8:46 am

      Just tried this muffin recipe, and they are really good! The maple flavor really comes through. Thanks for the tasty recipe.

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