Description
Hearty sausage breakfast muffins blend savory flavors with comfort morning fare. Packed with protein and simple ingredients, these muffins offer a quick, satisfying start you’ll crave for breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) ground breakfast sausage
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup (120 g) shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup (60 mL) milk
- ½ cup (50 g) chopped green onions (optional)
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat Configuration: Calibrate the oven to 375F (190C) and prepare a 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray or paper liners for effortless release.
- Sausage Preparation: Sizzle ground sausage in a skillet over medium heat until transforming into crisp, caramelized morsels. Drain excess fat and set aside momentarily.
- Egg Mixture Fusion: Whisk eggs with milk, integrating garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt until achieving a silky, homogeneous texture.
- Layering Strategy: Distribute sautéed sausage across muffin compartments, then cascade shredded cheddar cheese to create a comprehensive flavor foundation.
- Liquid Infusion: Pour whisked egg mixture into each cup, filling approximately three-quarters full. Delicately sprinkle chopped green onions for aromatic enhancement.
- Baking Transformation: Slide the muffin tin into the preheated oven, allowing 20-25 minutes of culinary alchemy. Watch for complete egg solidification and golden-brown peaks.
- Finishing Protocol: Permit muffins a 5-minute stabilization period. Extract gently from the tin, ready for immediate consumption or strategic preservation.
Notes
- Optimize Meat Preparation: Brown sausage thoroughly to enhance flavor and texture, ensuring no pink remains. Pat meat dry before adding to muffins to prevent excess moisture and soggy results.
- Manage Egg Consistency: Whisk eggs gently to avoid over-beating, which can create tough, rubbery muffins. Stop mixing when ingredients are just combined for tender, fluffy texture.
- Control Baking Temperature: Use middle oven rack for even heat distribution. Check muffins at 20 minutes to prevent overcooking, as they can quickly dry out or become tough.
- Customize Dietary Needs: Swap pork sausage with turkey or plant-based alternatives for lighter options. Use lactose-free cheese or nutritional yeast for dairy-free versions. Experiment with gluten-free flour or almond flour for low-carb adaptations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 11
- Calories: 167
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 307 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 149 mg