2 c. sifted all-purpose flour
1/4 c. sugar
4 tsp. baking powder
3/4 tsp. salt
1 c. milk
1/3 c. butter, melted
1 egg, slightly beaten
1/2 c. finely chopped unpeeled apple
3/4 c. (3 oz.) shredded aged Cheddar cheese
2/3 c. crisp bacon crumbled (about 8 slices)

In large bowl, sift together flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. In small bowl, combine milk, butter and egg; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in apple, cheese and bacon crumbles. Spoon into buttered muffin cups, filling 2/3 full. Bake in preheated 400 degree oven 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan. Cool on wire rack. Makes 18 muffins.