Description
Savory sausage breakfast muffins are a hearty and satisfying meal, perfect for busy mornings or a delightful weekend brunch. These versatile muffins can be customized with your favorite ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground sausage
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
- Chopped vegetables (optional, like bell peppers or onions)
- Herbs and spices (optional, like thyme or black pepper)
- Cooking spray or muffin liners (for preparing the muffin tin)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the muffin tin with cooking spray or muffin liners.
- Mix the dry ingredients: combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
- Combine the wet ingredients: whisk eggs, then mix in milk and melted butter.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients gently.
- Add cooked sausage and cheese, plus any optional vegetables or herbs.
- Fill the muffin cups 2/3 full with batter.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool the muffins before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Serve warm or at room temperature. Great with coffee or tea, and can be paired with fresh fruit or yogurt.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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