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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Servings: 12 6
Calories: 185kcal
Cost: $12
Equipment
- 12 Cups muffin tin
- Non-stick cooking spray
- Large mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Skillet for cooking sausage
- Measuring cups and spoons
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)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)
- Grease muffin tin generously with cooking spray
- Brown sausage in skillet, breaking into small pieces
- Drain excess fat and let cool slightly
Making the Egg Mixture
- Whisk eggs in large bowl until well beaten
- Add milk, garlic powder, salt, and pepper
- Stir in diced peppers and onions
- Mix in ¾ cup of the cheese
Assembly and Baking
- Divide cooked sausage among muffin cups
- Pour egg mixture over sausage
- Top with remaining cheese
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until set
Final Steps
- Let cool in pan for 5 minutes
- Run knife around edges to loosen
- Remove from tin
- Garnish with fresh herbs if desired
Notes
- Perfect for meal prep
- High protein breakfast
- Freezer friendly
- Customizable recipe
- Great for busy mornings
Nutrition
Serving: 1020g | Calories: 185kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 410mg | Potassium: 135mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 450IU | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 1.2mg