Easy Sausage Breakfast Muffins are a quick and delicious way to start your day. These savory muffins are packed with flavor and perfect for meal prep or a satisfying breakfast on the go.
Author:Robert
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:20 minutes
Total Time:35 minutes
Yield:12 muffins 1x
Category:Breakfast
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
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1 pound breakfast sausage
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
2 large eggs
1 cup milk
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line with paper liners.
In a large skillet, cook the breakfast sausage over medium heat until browned and crumbly. Drain off any excess grease.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using).
In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and melted butter.
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
Gently fold in the cooked sausage and shredded cheddar cheese (if using).
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
Let the sausage muffins cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For gluten-free sausage muffins, substitute a gluten-free all-purpose flour blend.
Add chopped chives or green onions for extra flavor.
These sausage breakfast muffins freeze well for future quick breakfasts.