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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Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Cheesy sausage egg muffins, Make ahead sausage egg muffins, Sausage Egg Muffins Recipe

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 20

Total Time: 30

Servings:

Calories: 350kcal

Cost: $12

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

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

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

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