1 lb. bacon, crisply cooked, crumbled (reserve 1/3 cup drippings)
1 1/2 cups pancake & waffle mix (Hungry Jack buttermilk or extra light)
1/2 cup milk
1 egg
1/3 cup chopped green pepper
1/3 cup chopped onion
2 oz. American cheese, cut into 12 (1/2-inch) cubes

Preheat oven to 425°F. Line with paper baking cups or grease 12 muffin cups. Lightly spoon pancake mix into measuring cup; level off.

In large bowl, combine pancake mix, milk, reserved bacon drippings and egg; stir until blended. Add bacon, green pepper and onion; mix well.

Fill prepared muffin cups 2/3 full. Press a cheese cube in center of batter. Bake at 425°F for 15 to 20 minutes until golden brown. Remove from pan immediately. Serve warm.

Makes 12 servings.