Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cups whole milk
• 1 large egg
• 3/4 stick (6 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
• 1 cup yellow cornmeal
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup chopped scallions
• 8 bacon slices, cooked and crumbled (1/2 pound)
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 3/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 400°F.
2. Whisk together milk, egg, and butter in a small bowl. Whisk together remaining ingredients in a large bowl, then add milk mixture to dry ingredients. Stir until just combined.
3. Divide among 12 greased (1/2-cup) muffin cups. Bake until golden and a tester comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Cool in pan on a rack 5 to 10 minutes.