Cheddar Bacon Muffins!

These "Cheddar Bacon Muffins" are so simple to make and they are great with soups or stews or really just about anything!   Anytime you can whip up a homemade bread instead of something already baked, you know it's going to be better.   Here is what you need for these muffins:

1  1/2 cups self rising flour

1/2 cup self rising corn meal

1 cup milk

1 egg

4 Tbs. mayonnaise

1/2 cup cheddar cheese

1/2 cup cooked bacon, crumbled or real bacon bits

1/2 tsp. dried basil

1/2 tsp. dried oregano

1/2 tsp. garlic powder, divided

1 Tsp. dried parsley

2 Tbs. butter, melted

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

In a mixing bowl combine the flour, cornmeal, milk, egg and mayonnaise.   Add the cheese, bacon, basil, oregano and 1/4 tsp. garlic powder.   Divide evenly in well greased muffin tins.  This makes 8 large muffins or 12 smaller ones.   Bake for 13 to 15 minutes.

Combine the melted butter with the parsley and the other 1/4 tsp. garlic powder.  Brush on the tops of the muffins hot right out of the oven.

***If you cannot buy self rising flour or cornmeal in your area, use all purpose and add 2 tsp baking powder and 1/2 tsp. salt to it.