Description
Savory sausage breakfast muffins blend hearty flavors from classic American morning cuisine. Packed with protein and rich seasonings, these portable treats offer a quick, satisfying start to your day.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1 pound (454 grams) breakfast sausage
Dairy:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) milk
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup (120 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 375F (190C) and thoroughly coat a muffin tin with cooking spray or butter.
- Sizzle the sausage in a skillet over medium heat, breaking it into small crumbles until completely browned and crispy; carefully drain off any accumulated fat.
- Whisk eggs with milk, incorporating salt and pepper until the mixture appears smooth and well-integrated.
- Gradually sprinkle flour and baking powder into the liquid mixture, stirring gently to create a uniform batter without overmixing.
- Introduce the crispy sausage fragments and shredded cheese into the batter, folding delicately to distribute ingredients evenly.
- Distribute the prepared mixture precisely into each muffin cavity, filling approximately three-quarters full to allow room for rising.
- Position the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 18-20 minutes, watching for a golden-brown exterior and firm center.
- Remove from oven and allow muffins to rest for 3-5 minutes, enabling them to set and become easily removable from the tin.
- Serve warm, enjoying the savory blend of sausage and cheese in each delectable bite.
Notes
- Customize the protein by using turkey sausage or vegetarian sausage crumbles for healthier alternatives.
- Enhance flavor profiles by adding diced bell peppers, jalapeños, or herbs like chives and parsley into the mixture.
- Make these muffins ahead of time and freeze for quick weekday breakfasts, reheating in microwave or toaster oven for 30-45 seconds.
- Ensure even cooking by using a light-colored muffin tin that prevents burning and promotes consistent golden-brown coloring.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 238 kcal
- Sugar: 0.6 g
- Sodium: 395 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg