Description
Sausage Breakfast Muffins are the perfect savory breakfast! These protein-packed muffins, loaded with sausage, eggs, and cheddar, are ideal for on-the-go mornings, easy meal prep, or a delicious brunch dish. Simple to make and customizable with your favorite add-ins, these muffins are sure to start your day off right.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb breakfast sausage, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp green onions, chopped (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line a 12-cup muffin tin.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: Add milk, melted butter, and eggs to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Add Sausage and Cheese: Fold in the crumbled sausage and shredded cheese, ensuring they are evenly distributed.
- Fill Muffin Tin: Spoon the mixture into each muffin cup, filling about 3/4 full.
- Bake: Bake for 20-25 minutes, until muffins are golden and set in the middle.
- Serve: Garnish with chopped green onions if desired. Enjoy warm, or cool for grab-and-go snacks!
Notes
- Storage: Store muffins in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days, or freeze individually for up to 2 months.
- Reheating: Reheat in the microwave for 15-20 seconds for fresh, warm muffins.
- Variations: Use different cheeses or add veggies like bell peppers or spinach for added flavor and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 310 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg