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Sausage Egg Muffins Recipe

Delicious Sausage Egg Muffins Recipe

Start your morning right with these easy breakfast egg muffins loaded with sausage and cheese. Make ahead for busy weekdays or weekend brunch - they're delicious hot or cold!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound breakfast sausage
  • 12 large eggs
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup diced bell peppers
  • ¼ cup diced onions
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • Optional: fresh herbs (parsley, chives)

Equipment

  • 12 Cups muffin tin Standard size
  • Non-stick cooking spray OR silicone muffin liners
  • Large mixing bowl For whisking eggs
  • Whisk For egg mixture
  • Skillet for cooking sausage For browning sausage
  • Measuring cups and spoons For ingredient portions

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)
  2. Grease muffin tin generously with cooking spray
  3. Brown sausage in skillet, breaking into small pieces
  4. Drain excess fat and let cool slightly
Making the Egg Mixture
  1. Whisk eggs in large bowl until well beaten
  2. Add milk, garlic powder, salt, and pepper
  3. Stir in diced peppers and onions
  4. Mix in ¾ cup of the cheese
Assembly and Baking
  1. Divide cooked sausage among muffin cups
  2. Pour egg mixture over sausage
  3. Top with remaining cheese
  4. Bake for 20-25 minutes until set
Final Steps
  1. Let cool in pan for 5 minutes
  2. Run knife around edges to loosen
  3. Remove from tin
  4. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.