Active Time

　　25 min

　　Total Time

　　1 hr

　　

Ingredients

Makes 12 muffins

　　1 1/4 cups whole milk

　　1 large egg

　　3/4 stick (6 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted and cooled

　　1 cup yellow cornmeal

　　3/4 cup all-purpose flour

　　1 cup chopped scallions

　　8 bacon slices, cooked and crumbled (1/2 pound)

　　2 tablespoons sugar

　　1 tablespoon baking powder

　　3/4 teaspoon salt

　　

Step 1

Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 400°F.

　　

Step 2

Whisk together milk, egg, and butter in a small bowl. Whisk together remaining ingredients in a large bowl, then add milk mixture to dry ingredients. Stir until just combined.

　　

Step 3

Divide among 12 greased (1/2-cup) muffin cups. Bake until golden and a tester comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Cool in pan on a rack 5 to 10 minutes.