Potato, Bacon, and Cheese Muffins

INGREDIENTS:

Potatoes: 2 medium (about 400 g), boiled and mashed
Bacon: 6 slices, cooked and crumbled
Cheddar Cheese: 1 cup (100 g), shredded
All-Purpose Flour: 1 cup (125 g)
Baking Powder: 1 teaspoon
Salt: ½ teaspoon
Black Pepper: ½ teaspoon
Eggs: 2 large
Milk: ½ cup (120 ml)
Butter: ¼ cup (60 g), melted
Green Onions: 2 tablespoons, finely chopped (optional)

DIRECTIONS:

Cook the bacon: In a skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Once cooked, remove the bacon, crumble it into small pieces, and set aside.
Cook the potatoes: Boil the diced potatoes in a pot of salted water until tender, about 10-12 minutes. Drain well, then mash the potatoes until smooth. Let them cool slightly.

Prepare the muffin batter:

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a muffin tin or line it with paper liners.
In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
In another bowl, whisk together the milk, melted butter, and eggs.
Add the mashed potatoes to the wet ingredients and mix until combined …