Description
These Easy Sausage Breakfast Muffins combine savory sausage, fluffy eggs, and melty cheese into a convenient, handheld breakfast perfect for busy mornings or make-ahead meals.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground breakfast sausage
- 6 large eggs
- ½ cup milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Optional add-ins: ½ cup diced bell peppers, ¼ cup chopped onions, ½ cup spinach, 1 small jalapeño (minced)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a standard muffin tin or line with paper liners.
- In a skillet, cook the sausage over medium heat until fully browned. Drain excess grease and set aside to cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk until well combined.
- Add in the cheese, cooked sausage, flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
- Fold in any optional ingredients like vegetables or herbs.
- Spoon the mixture evenly into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about ¾ full.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the muffins are set and lightly golden on top.
- Let them cool for a few minutes before removing from the tin.
Notes
- Use turkey sausage for a leaner option.
- Silicone muffin pans make removal easier.
- Swap cheddar for pepper jack for a spicier flavor.
- Can be made gluten-free with a 1:1 GF flour blend.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
