• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
Bake Play Smile
MENUMENU
  • Home
  • Shop
  • About Me
    • Meet Lucy
    • Work With Me
  • Contact me
  • Recipes
  • Main Dishes
  • Savoury Breads & Muffins
  • Salads & Sides
  • Soups
  • Bars Brownies & Slices
  • Cakes & Cupcakes
  • Christmas
  • Cookies
  • Desserts
  • Easter
  • Drinks
  • Healthy Treats
  • Sweet Breads & Muffins
  • Thermomix Recipes
  • Thermomix Cookies
  • Thermomix Bars Brownies & Slices
  • Thermomix Cakes & Cupcakes
  • Thermomix Chistmas Recipes
  • Healthy Thermomix Recipes
  • Thermomix Desserts
  • Thermomix Breads & Muffins
  • Thermomix Easter Recipes
  • Thermomix Lunch Box Recipes
  • Thermomix Main Meals
  • Thermomix Sides & Salads
  • Thermomix Soups
  • Recipes for Toddlers & Kids
  • Family Dinners
  • Healthy Snacks
  • Kids Parties
  • Freebies
  • Lunch Box Ideas
  • Sweet Treats
  • Extras
  • Baking 101 - Tips & Tricks
  • Blogger Resources
  • Recipe Videos
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • YouTube
menu icon
go to homepage
subscribe
search icon
Homepage link
  • Recipes
  • Thermomix Recipes
  • Shop
  • About
  • Contact
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • YouTube
  • ×
    Home » Recipes » Savoury Breads & Muffins » Bacon & Cheese Muffins

    Bacon & Cheese Muffins

    Published: Jun 1, 2020 · Modified: Mar 23, 2021 by Lucy · This post may contain affiliate links · 18 Comments

    Jump to Recipe
    A cheesy muffin in a white paper liner on a blue tea towel.

    Whip up a batch of quick and easy bacon & cheese muffins using our famous 6 ingredient savoury muffin recipe. They're the perfect lunch box snack!

    A cheesy muffin in a white paper liner on a blue tea towel.

    Whether you're looking for a delicious kid-friendly savoury snack, a side to a big bowl of soup, or a lunch box alternative to a sandwich, a batch of savoury bacon & cheese muffins is just what you need!

    You won't believe how easy and tasty they are!

    A golden cheesy muffin in a white paper case in a baking tray.

    Why You're Going To Love These Bacon & Cheese Muffins

    Once you make a batch of savoury bacon & cheese muffins, you'll never go back to store-bought muffins again!

    Here's why you're going to go crazy for them:

    • Budget-friendly recipe - these muffins are made from just 6 basic pantry and fridge staples (you probably already have them at home!)
    • The whole family will love them (including fussy kids!) - these 'crunchy on the outside, soft and fluffy on the inside' muffins are the perfect snack for toddlers right through to adults.
    • Bacon - the star of this recipe is of course the BACON! I mean, who doesn't love bacon!? I recommend cooking the bacon first as it brings out the flavour of the bacon and gives your muffins delicious little crispy chunks of bacon.
    • Versatile - this is such a versatile recipe. You can substitute the bacon for chopped ham, add herbs such as chives, add vegetables (such as corn, chopped capsicum, grated zucchini etc).
    • Quick and easy - whip up a batch of these bacon & cheese muffins in less than 30 minutes.
    Ingredients for savoury muffins on a grey marble background.

    One Bowl Savoury Muffin Recipe

    Not only is this recipe made using just 6 basic ingredients... you also need very little equipment!

    To make bacon & cheese muffins, you'll need:

    • mixing bowl
    • metal spoon
    • muffin tray
    • oven
    Pieces of bacon, grated cheese and melted butter in a bowl.
    Yellow mixture in a white bowl with a spoon.
    Muffin mixture being placed into white muffin cases in a baking tray.

    Please refer to the recipe cards at the bottom of this post for the full conventional method (one bowl and spoon) as well as the alternative Thermomix method.

    A soft savoury muffin with chunks of bacon broken in half on a blue tea towel.

    Tips For Making Savoury Bacon & Cheese Muffins

    • Use room temperature ingredients – for the yummiest muffins, make sure the milk and egg are at room temperature before using.
    • Don’t over-mix – muffins that have been over-mixed will be dense and tough. Gently fold the mixture with a spoon until only just combined.
    • Add rice to the bottom of the muffin tin holes – placing rice in the bottom of the muffin holes stops the paper liners from getting greasy when the muffins bake (if you're not using muffin liners, omit this step and lightly grease the base and sides of holes in the tray instead).
    • Cook the bacon first - cooking the bacon in a frying pan before using brings out the flavour of the bacon and gives your muffins the most delicious flavour-packed taste! If you don't have time to cook the bacon first, use chopped deli ham instead (as the bacon won't cook in the oven in the 15-20 minutes that the muffins take to cook).
    • Bacon alternatives – you can replace the bacon with chopped deli ham. Alternatively, you can completely omit the bacon for a vegetarian option.
    • Storing the muffins - bacon & cheese muffins can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
    • Freezing the muffins - freeze any leftover muffins in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
    • Serving suggestions - these muffins can be eaten at room temperature. Alternatively, reheat them in a low temperature oven and then cut in half and slather with butter (my favourite option!). Serve with a bowl of soup, as a healthy lunch box treat, or a 'grab and go' savoury snack.
    Half a muffin with chunks of bacon on a white and blue dotted plate.

    More Savoury Muffin Recipes

    Once you try my bacon & cheese muffins you're going to want to make them over and over again!

    But if you want to expand your savoury muffin repertoire, then these yummy recipes are just what you need:

    • Ham, Cheese & Zucchini Muffins
    • Veggie Smuggling Muffins
    • Ham, Cheese & Corn Muffins

    WANT EVEN MORE DELICIOUS RECIPES? Subscribe to my newsletter or follow along on Facebook or Instagram. And if you love baking, then please come and join my Facebook cooking club group or subscribe to my YouTube channel. 

    A cheesy muffin in a white muffin liner.

    Bacon & Cheese Muffins

    Whip up a batch of quick and easy Bacon & Cheese Muffins using our famous 6 ingredient savoury muffin recipe. They're the perfect lunch box snack!
    5 from 31 votes
    Print Pin Rate
    Course: Snacks
    Cuisine: American, Australian recipe
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Servings: 12 muffins
    Calories: 304kcal
    Author: Lucy - Bake Play Smile

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups (300g) self-raising flour
    • 1 cup (80g) cheese grated
    • 125 g butter melted
    • 1 cup (250g) milk full fat
    • 1 egg lightly beaten
    • 200 g bacon chopped and cooked (see notes)
    • salt and pepper to season
    Prevent your screen from going dark

    Instructions

    Conventional Method

    • Preheat oven to 180 degrees celsius (fan-forced). Line a 12 hole muffin tin with paper muffin liners (or grease lightly) and set aside. 
    • Sift the self-raising flour into a large bowl. 
    • Add all the remaining ingredients and gently fold through with a metal spoon until just combined. 
    • Divide the mixture between the muffin holes and bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden. 
    • Allow to cool in the baking tin for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. 

    Thermomix Method

    • Preheat oven to 180 degrees celsius (fan-forced). Line a 12 hole muffin tin with paper muffin liners (or grease lightly) and set aside. 
    • Place the butter into the Thermomix bowl and melt for 3 minutes, Speed 2, 100 degrees. 
    • Add the chopped bacon and cook for 3 minutes, REVERSE, Speed 2, 100 degrees.
    • Add the remaining ingredients and mix on Reverse, Speed 3, 10 seconds. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and mix for a further 5 seconds or until combined. 
    • Divide the mixture between the muffin holes and bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden. 
    • Allow to cool in the baking tin for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. 

    Notes

    RECIPE NOTES & TIPS
    Use room temperature ingredients – for the yummiest muffins, make sure the milk and egg are at room temperature before using.
    Don’t over-mix – muffins that have been over-mixed will be dense and tough. Gently fold the mixture with a spoon until only just combined.
    Add rice to the bottom of the muffin tin holes – placing rice in the bottom of the muffin holes stops the paper liners from getting greasy when the muffins bake (if you’re not using muffin liners, omit this step and lightly grease the base and sides of holes in the tray instead).
    Cook the bacon first – cooking the bacon in a frying pan before using brings out the flavour of the bacon and gives your muffins the most delicious flavour-packed taste! If you don't have time to cook the bacon first, use chopped deli ham instead (as the bacon won't cook in the oven in the 15-20 minutes that the muffins take to cook).
    Bacon alternatives – you can replace the bacon with chopped deli ham. Alternatively, you can completely omit the bacon for a vegetarian option.
    Versatile – this is such a versatile recipe. You can substitute the bacon for chopped ham, add herbs such as chives, add vegetables (such as corn, chopped capsicum, grated zucchini etc).
    Storing the muffins – bacon & cheese muffins can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
    Freezing the muffins – freeze any leftover muffins in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
    Serving suggestions – these muffins can be eaten at room temperature. Alternatively, reheat them in a low temperature oven and then cut in half and slather with butter (my favourite option!). Serve with a bowl of soup, as a healthy lunch box treat, or a ‘grab and go’ savoury snack.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 304kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 273mg | Potassium: 120mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 425IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 104mg | Iron: 0.6mg
    Did you try this recipe?Mention @BakePlaySmileBlog or tag #BakePlaySmile!
    « Pumpkin & Spinach Vegetarian Lasagne
    Classic Homemade Lemon Tart »

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Penny

      August 03, 2023 at 7:46 am

      5 stars
      Best savoury muffin I've ever made, so easy and turned out perfect and delicious

      Reply
      • Lucy

        August 03, 2023 at 8:38 am

        Thank you so much!

        Reply
    2. El

      April 17, 2023 at 6:58 am

      5 stars
      Kids absolutely LOVE these (and I do too)
      Super easy. And easy to make gluten free too - just substitute the flour with your favourite GF flour.
      Thanks so much!

      Reply
      • Lucy

        April 17, 2023 at 7:55 am

        Fantastic!

        Reply
    3. Carly

      October 13, 2021 at 1:43 pm

      Do you need to precook the bacon if using the Thermomix method?

      Reply
      • Lucy

        October 14, 2021 at 7:57 am

        Hi Carly, in the Thermomix method the bacon is cooked in Step 3. 🙂

        Reply
    4. Karlien Basson

      June 04, 2021 at 9:57 pm

      5 stars
      I just made this recipe. Oh wow!! So delicious. I added a bit of cayenne. Thank you so much!

      Reply
      • Lucy

        June 05, 2021 at 9:22 am

        That's a great idea!

        Reply
    « Older Comments

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    Primary Sidebar

    I’m Lucy! A mum, a wife, a food blogger and a lover of all things to do with food! I love creating delicious, no-fuss Thermomix and conventional recipes the whole family will love. Classic baking favourites, lunch box snacks, quick and easy family dinners and more!

    More about me →

    Biscuit Tin Fillers

    • Homemade oat cookies with melted chocolate in the middle.
      Kingston Biscuits
    • Gooey homemade Biscoff and white chocolate cookies.
      Biscoff Cookies
    • Chocolate chip cookies with gooey chocolate caramels spilling out.
      Rolo Chocolate Chip Cookies
    • Soft & Chewy Chocolate Chip Oat Cookies

    Simple Baked Slices

    • Pieces of caramel crumble slice with oats.
      Caramel Oat Slice
    • Pieces of oat slice topped with chocolate.
      Chocolate Flapjacks
    • bars of a buttery shortbread slice base with ginger icing.
      Ginger Crunch Slice
    • White Chocolate & Raspberry Cheesecake Slice
      White Chocolate and Raspberry Cheesecake Slice
    Names of brands that Bake Play Smile has had recipes featured in.

    Family Favourites

    • A bowl of homemade ricotta gnocchi with a meat bolognese sauce.
      Gnocchi Bolognese
    • Beef & Spinach Cottage Pie
    • A casserole of creamy chicken and bacon with ranch dressing in a baking dish.
      Creamy Chicken Bacon Ranch Bake
    • A plate of pumpkin, spinach and bacon risotto on a white plate.
      Bacon & Roast Pumpkin Risotto

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    About

    • About
    • Privacy Policy
    • Work With Me
    • Accessibility
    • Terms Of Use

    Newsletter

    • Sign Up! for emails and updates

    Contact

    • Contact
    • Shop the store

    Copyright © 2023 Bake Play Smile