Description
Delicious and savory Sausage Breakfast Muffins that combine flavorful breakfast sausage, cheesy goodness, and a fluffy egg batter. Perfect for a quick morning meal or meal prep, these muffins are baked to golden perfection with optional veggies for added nutrition.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 250 g breakfast sausage (or plain sausage, crumbled)
- 6 eggs
- 120 ml milk
- 120 g grated cheese (cheddar, emmental, or mozzarella)
- 120 g flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika or black pepper (optional)
- Butter or cooking spray for greasing the muffin pan
Optional Ingredients
- Diced bell pepper
- Chopped onion
- Spinach
- Mushrooms
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) to ensure it’s at the right temperature for baking the muffins evenly.
- Cook the Sausage: In a skillet or frying pan, cook the crumbled breakfast sausage over medium heat until it is nicely browned and cooked through. Drain any excess grease.
- Mix Egg and Milk: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper until well combined and slightly frothy.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Stir in the flour and baking powder into the egg mixture, mixing until you achieve a smooth batter without lumps.
- Combine Ingredients: Fold the cooked sausage, grated cheese, and any optional vegetables you choose into the batter until evenly distributed.
- Prepare Muffin Pan: Grease a muffin tin with butter or cooking spray. Pour the mixture into the muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full to allow room for rising.
- Bake: Place the muffin pan in the preheated oven and bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the muffins to cool for about 5 minutes before removing them from the pan to prevent sticking and to let them firm up slightly.
Notes
- These muffins can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- They freeze well, making them ideal for preparing breakfast in advance.
- Use a variety of cheeses or veggies to customize the flavor to your preference.
- Make sure to let the sausage drain well to avoid greasy muffins.
- Use a toothpick test to confirm doneness before removing from the oven.
