Prep the Oven and Muffin Tin

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease with butter.

Mix the Dry Ingredients

1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, granulated garlic, onion powder, and kosher salt until well combined.

Combine the Wet Ingredients

1. In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, sour cream, melted butter, and egg until smooth.

Make the Batter

1. Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients.
2. Stir gently until just combined—avoid overmixing to ensure fluffy muffins.

Add Cheese and Bacon

1. Fold in the shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon.
2. Mix until evenly incorporated throughout the batter.

Fill the Muffin Cups

1. Use a spoon or ice cream scoop to divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups.
2. Fill each cup about ¾ full.

Bake

1. Bake in the preheated oven for 18–22 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.

Cool and Serve

1. Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
2. Serve warm or at room temperature.