Bacon-Cheddar Breakfast Muffins

Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup quick-cooking oats
• 1 Tbsp. baking powder
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• 6 eggs
• 1/4 cup applesauce
• 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (2 oz.)
• 1/4 cup finely-chopped crisp-cooked bacon
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Directions:

1. HEAT oven to 375°F.
2. MIX flour, oats, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and pepper in large bowl.

3. BEAT eggs and applesauce in medium bowl until blended.
4. ADD to flour mixture; stir just until moistened.
5. STIR IN cheese, bacon and parsley.
6. SPOON evenly into 12 greased 3-inch muffin cups.

7. BAKE in 375°F oven until tops are lightly browned and spring back when tapped with finger, 15 to 20 minutes.
8. COOL in pan on wire rack 5 minutes; remove from pan.
9. SERVE warm or cool completely.