1 3/4 c. flour
1/2 c. shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/4 c. sugar
2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. ground red pepper
3/4 c. milk
1/3 c. cooking oil
6 strips crisp fried bacon, crumbled
1 beaten egg

Grease muffin tins and top of pan, sprinkle with cornmeal, may use baking cups, but grease top of tin pan; set aside.

In bowl stir in flour, cheese, sugar, baking powder, salt and red pepper. Make a well in the center. In small bowl combine egg, milk and oil. Add mixture all at once to flour mix. Stir until just moistened. Fold in bacon. Bake at 400 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes. 8 muffins.