Description
Hearty sausage breakfast muffins deliver a morning explosion of savory flavors straight from southern kitchens. Packed with protein and quick comfort, these muffins invite you to savor a delicious start that satisfies hunger and warms the soul.
Ingredients
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Meat and Protein:
- 1 lb ground breakfast sausage
- 6 large eggs
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Dairy and Extras:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and thoroughly grease a 12-cup muffin tin to prevent sticking.
- In a large skillet, cook the ground breakfast sausage over medium-high heat, breaking it into small crumbles until completely browned and no pink remains, about 8-10 minutes.
- Drain excess fat from the cooked sausage and set aside to cool slightly.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and black pepper until uniformly combined.
- In a separate bowl, vigorously beat eggs, then incorporate milk and melted butter, mixing until smooth and well-integrated.
- Gently fold the liquid ingredients into the dry mixture, stirring just until combined to avoid overmixing.
- Fold in the cooked sausage crumbles, shredded cheddar cheese, and chopped chives, distributing ingredients evenly throughout the batter.
- Divide the mixture equally among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes, or until the muffins turn golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to complete cooling.
Notes
- Customize spice levels by adding red pepper flakes or cayenne for a kick of heat in the sausage mixture.
- Swap traditional pork sausage with turkey or chicken sausage for a leaner protein option that reduces overall fat content.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like pepper jack or Swiss to create unique flavor profiles and keep the recipe exciting.
- Prep these muffins ahead of time by storing in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freezing for quick weekday breakfasts that can be reheated quickly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 28-32 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 160 mg