Description
Hearty “sausage breakfast muffins” deliver morning magic with savory ingredients perfectly blended into portable comfort. Home cooks discover a delightful breakfast solution that satisfies hunger and delights taste buds in one delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Protein:
- 1 pound (1 lb) ground breakfast sausage
Dairy and Cheese:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 6 large eggs
- ¼ cup milk
Seasonings and Herbs:
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup chopped green onions (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the cooking vessel by lightly greasing a 12-cup muffin tin or inserting paper liners to prevent sticking.
- Heat a skillet over medium flame and thoroughly cook the ground sausage until it reaches a rich, golden-brown color and is completely done.
- Carefully drain any accumulated fat from the sausage, allowing the meat to cool slightly and prevent moisture buildup in the muffins.
- Whisk eggs with milk in a spacious mixing bowl, incorporating garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt to create a smooth, well-integrated liquid base.
- Distribute the cooked sausage evenly across the prepared muffin cups, creating a savory foundation for each individual muffin.
- Generously sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the sausage layer, ensuring consistent coverage and flavor distribution.
- Gently pour the seasoned egg mixture into each cup, filling to approximately three-quarters full to allow room for rising during baking.
- Optionally garnish with finely chopped green onions for an additional layer of flavor and visual appeal.
- Place the muffin tin in a preheated oven set at 375°F (190°C) and bake until the eggs are completely set and the tops display a delicate golden hue, typically 20-25 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and let the muffins rest in the tin for 5 minutes, allowing them to firm up and ease removal.
- Carefully extract the muffins and serve immediately while warm, or store for later consumption.
Notes
- Drain sausage thoroughly to prevent soggy muffins and ensure a crisp texture that holds together perfectly.
- Customize the recipe by substituting ground turkey or plant-based sausage for a leaner or vegetarian-friendly version.
- Enhance meal prep by making these muffins ahead of time and freezing for up to 3 months, allowing quick reheating for busy mornings.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like pepper jack or Swiss to add unexpected flavor complexity and keep the breakfast exciting.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 246
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 536 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 152 mg