Pizza Muffins

Pizza Muffins

From ‘And the Love is Free’ page 16
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There’s something magical about how the cheese, mayo and raw onion melt together to give a lovely oozy cheese and onion topping. When my Mum made these muffins she always used cheddar cheese, but gruyere is lovely and mozzarella combined with some paremsan is also a winner. The choice is yours as to whether you cook them in the microwave or under the grill or broiler.

Serves 2
2 slices bacon, diced
1 cup grated cheddar cheese (approx 125g or 4.5 oz)
2 tablespoons mayo
1 small onion, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
dash paprika
2 English muffins, split and toasted on the top side

Microwave method
1. Place bacon on a triple thickness of paper toweling. Cover with more paper towel and microwave on HIGH until bacon is evenly browned, 3-4 minutes. Set aside.

2. In a small bowl, mix together cheese, mayo, onion, sauce and paprika. Divide between the muffin halves and top with bacon. Place muffins around the edge of the turntable leaving the centre empty. Microwave on MED-HIGH until cheese melts, 1-2 minutes. Serve immediately.

Conventional method
1. Place bacon under the grill or broiler and cook under a high heat, stirring occasionally until brown and crispy. Drain on paper towel.

2. In a small bowl, mix together cheese, mayo, onion, sauce and paprika. Divide between the muffin halves. Cook muffins under the grill or broiler until the cheese is melted and starting to brown.

3. Top with bacon and serve.