Cheese, bacon and paprika muffins

These savoury treats are ideal for taking on a picnic

Preparation time 10 minutes
Cooking time 10 minutes
Makes 12

You will need
225g self-raising flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp paprika
pinch of salt
3 slices streaky bacon, chopped, cooked and cooled
75g Cathedral City Mature, grated
50g unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
1 medium egg, lightly beaten
1½ tbsp wholegrain mustard
150ml semi-skimmed milk

Directions

Preheat the oven to 200°C/400°F/Gas Mark 6. Grease a 12 hole muffin tin well.

Sift the flour, baking powder, paprika and salt into a large bowl. Stir in the bacon and cheese. Make a well in the centre.

Mix together the butter, egg, mustard and milk. Add the dry ingredients and mix together briefly, until just combined.

Fill muffin tin and bake for 8-10 minutes or until risen and golden.

Serve warm or cooled.