Description
Hearty breakfast sausage muffins deliver savory comfort with a perfect balance of protein and flavor. Southern-style ingredients blend seamlessly, creating a satisfying morning meal you’ll crave time and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) ground breakfast sausage
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup (240 ml) shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup (60 ml) milk
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup (120 ml) chopped green onions (optional)
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 375°F and prepare a 12-cup muffin tin with non-stick spray or paper liners to ensure easy release.
- Sausage Preparation: Brown ground sausage in a skillet over medium heat until fully cooked, then drain excess fat and allow to cool slightly to prevent moisture accumulation.
- Flavor Foundation: Whisk eggs with milk, incorporating garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt to create a robust, well-seasoned liquid base that will infuse the muffins with depth of flavor.
- Layering Technique: Distribute cooked sausage evenly across muffin cups, then generously sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese to create a savory, melty layer that will bind the ingredients together.
- Egg Infusion: Pour seasoned egg mixture into each cup, filling to about three-quarters full, and optionally garnish with finely chopped green onions for an aromatic finish.
- Baking Finale: Place muffin tin in preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until eggs are completely set and tops achieve a golden-brown complexion.
- Serving Protocol: Allow muffins to rest in the tin for 5 minutes to firm up, then carefully extract and serve warm, or store for convenient grab-and-go breakfast options.
Notes
- Drain Sausage Thoroughly: Remove excess fat completely to prevent greasy, soggy muffins and maintain a light, crisp texture.
- Control Egg Mixture Volume: Fill muffin cups only 3/4 full to allow proper rising and prevent overflowing during baking.
- Experiment with Cheese Varieties: Swap cheddar with different cheeses like pepper jack or Swiss for unique flavor profiles and dietary variations.
- Meal Prep Friendly: These muffins can be refrigerated for 3-4 days or frozen up to 1 month, making them perfect for quick breakfast options and busy mornings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg