Description
Hearty sausage breakfast muffins blend savory flavors with morning comfort. Packed with protein and simple ingredients, these muffins offer a quick, satisfying start to any day you’ll enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1 pound (454 grams) breakfast sausage
Cheese and Dairy:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) milk
- 4 large eggs
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup (120 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Prepare the oven to 375F (190C) and prepare a muffin tin with non-stick spray or cupcake liners.
- Heat a skillet over medium temperature and thoroughly cook the sausage until it develops a rich, golden-brown color; carefully drain away any excess fat.
- Whisk eggs with milk, incorporating salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder until the mixture becomes smooth and well-integrated.
- Gradually fold flour and baking powder into the liquid mixture, ensuring no dry pockets remain; gently incorporate the cooked sausage and shredded cheese.
- Carefully distribute the batter into muffin cups, filling each approximately three-quarters full to allow room for rising during baking.
- Transfer the muffin tin to the preheated oven and bake for 18-20 minutes, watching for a golden-brown exterior and firm, springy texture when lightly touched.
- Remove from oven and allow muffins to rest for 3-4 minutes, which helps them set and makes removing from the tin easier; serve warm for optimal flavor and texture.
Notes
- Choose lean sausage or turkey sausage for a healthier protein option that reduces overall fat content.
- Prep ingredients ahead of time to make morning cooking faster and smoother for busy families.
- Consider freezing these muffins for up to 3 weeks, reheating quickly in microwave for grab-and-go breakfasts.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like sharp cheddar, pepper jack, or feta to change flavor profiles and keep the recipe exciting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 245 kcal
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 370 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg