Description
Sausage breakfast muffins bring savory comfort to morning meals with hearty ingredients. Golden-brown and packed with protein, these muffins offer a satisfying start you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 lb (454 grams) ground breakfast sausage
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup (120 grams) shredded cheddar cheese
Seasonings:
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Liquid and Optional Ingredient:
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) milk
- ½ cup (50 grams) chopped green onions (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the baking environment by heating the oven to 375F (190C). Coat a 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray or line with paper liners to prevent sticking.
- Heat a skillet over medium flame and thoroughly cook the ground sausage until it transforms into crispy, browned crumbles. Eliminate excess grease by draining and allow the meat to rest momentarily.
- Create a smooth egg blend by vigorously whisking eggs with milk, incorporating garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt until the mixture achieves a uniform consistency.
- Distribute the sautéed sausage evenly across the muffin compartments. Generously scatter shredded cheddar cheese over the meat layer, ensuring comprehensive coverage.
- Carefully pour the whisked egg mixture into each cup, filling approximately three-quarters of each compartment. Garnish with delicate green onion pieces for an extra flavor dimension.
- Transfer the muffin tin to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes. Monitor until the eggs solidify completely and the muffin tops acquire a golden-brown hue.
- Remove from the oven and allow the muffins to rest for 5 minutes, enabling them to set and cool slightly. Gently extract from the tin and serve immediately or store for future consumption.
Notes
- Customize the protein by swapping ground sausage with turkey sausage, bacon bits, or vegetarian crumbles for diverse dietary preferences.
- Reduce fat content by using lean meat, low-fat cheese, and replacing whole milk with almond or skim milk alternatives.
- Enhance meal prep efficiency by baking these muffins ahead and freezing for up to 3 months, ensuring quick grab-and-go breakfasts during busy mornings.
- Elevate flavor profiles by experimenting with different cheese varieties like pepper jack, gouda, or adding herbs like fresh thyme or rosemary for unexpected taste dimensions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 470 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg