Description
Hearty Easy Sausage Breakfast Muffins deliver a delightful morning punch of savory flavors and quick nutrition. Golden-brown morsels pack protein and convenience for busy families seeking a satisfying breakfast solution.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground sausage
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups (240 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Dairy and Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup (100 grams) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) milk
- 2 large eggs
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 375°F and prepare a muffin tin with cooking spray or liners.
- Brown sausage in a skillet over medium heat, draining excess fat and allowing it to cool slightly.
- Blend dry ingredients in a spacious mixing bowl, combining flour, baking powder, seasoning, and ground black pepper.
- Fold shredded cheese and cooked sausage into the flour mixture.
- Whisk milk, eggs, and melted butter in a separate container until thoroughly incorporated.
- Gently merge wet and dry ingredients, mixing until just combined to prevent overmixing.
- Distribute batter evenly into muffin cups, filling each approximately three-quarters full.
- Bake for 20 minutes, monitoring until muffins turn golden and a toothpick emerges clean when inserted into the center.
- Remove from oven and let muffins rest for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
Notes
- Prep ahead by cooking sausage and measuring ingredients the night before to streamline morning cooking.
- Swap regular flour with gluten-free blend for those with wheat sensitivities, ensuring same texture and taste.
- Try different cheese varieties like sharp cheddar, pepper jack, or gouda to customize flavor profile.
- Consider adding diced bell peppers or green onions for extra nutrition and vibrant color boost.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 243 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 510 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg