CORN MUFFINS WITH BACON AND CHEDDAR (Adapted from Rachel Ray)

6 slices bacon, chopped
1 box corn muffin mix plus ingredients according to package directions to make 1 batch muffins
1 rounded tsp smoked sweet paprika
3 to 4 TBSP finely chopped chives
1/3 pound sharp Cheddar, chopped into 1/4-inch dice
2 TBSP sour cream

Preheat oven to muffin mix package directions.

Saute bacon in a hot pan until crisp, 5 to 6 minutes. Remove from pan and drain on a paper towel. Set aside.

Prepare the muffin mix (but do not bake!) and muffin tin to package directions.

Stir in paprika, chives, chopped cheese, sour cream and crisp bacon bits to the muffin mixture. Fill muffin tins and bake until golden brown. Makes 6-8.

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