Shortening
Cornmeal
1-3/4 cups flour
1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
1 egg, beaten
3/4 cup milk
1/3 cup oil
6 strips bacon, crisp-cooked, drained and crumbled
Recipe
Grease muffin cups and top of pan with shortening. Sprinkle with cornmeal. In bowl, stir flour, shredded cheese, sugar, baking powder, salt and ground pepper together. Make a well in in the center. Combine egg, milk and oil in a small bowl. Add egg mixture all at once to flour mixture, stirring just until moistened. (Batter should be lumpy). Fold in crumbled bacon.
Fill prepared cups even with top. Bake in 400 degree oven for 20 to 25 minutes (or until muffins are golden). Remove muffins from pan and serve warm.