Recipe of the Week:  Cheddar Cheese & Bacon Wheat Germ Muffins

The following recipe for Cheddar Cheese & Bacon Wheat Germ Muffins is from SurvivalBlog reader J.M.W.

Ingredients
  • 1 ¼ cup all-purpose flour (such as King Arthur)
  • 1 ¼ cup wheat germ (such as Kretschmer’s)
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda (necessary!)
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

MIX TOGETHER THOROUGHLY, THEN ADD:

8 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese
12 ounces lean raw bacon, cooked crisp,
cut into ½ inch pieces
OPTIONAL: 2 ounces Parmesan cheese, grated

WET INGREDIENTS
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 ½ cups milk, or buttermilk, or yogurt
  • 1 stick soft butter, not melted

MIX ALL WET INGREDIENTS, THEN MIX ALL WET AND DRY INGREDIENTS TOGETHER.

The resulting batter will be thick, lumpy, and heavy.

Baking Directions
  1. Spray or grease 12 large muffin cups.
  2. Add ½ cup of muffin mix to each cup.
  3. Bake for about 20 minutes. Stick a toothpick into the center of a muffin; if the toothpick is clean, then they are done.
  4. Let muffins cool for 5 minutes, remove from muffin cups, and let them finish cooling. Put a clean dishtowel over them so that they don’t dry out.
Chef’s Notes

This recipe provides a hearty grab-and-go breakfast. It is extremely high in protein, moderate in carbs, high in vitamins and minerals, and very filling. The muffins are substantial, with a light texture. Two or three make a meal.

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