Description
Hearty Sunday Breakfast Sausage Muffins deliver a savory morning delight packed with protein and flavor. Crispy edges, tender centers, and irresistible aromas invite you to savor each delicious bite of this simple, satisfying morning treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb (454 g) breakfast sausage
- 2 cups (240 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (240 ml) milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup (113 g) shredded cheddar cheese
Seasonings and Leavening:
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 375°F and coat a muffin pan with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Sauté ground sausage in a skillet, breaking it into small crumbles until fully cooked and golden brown; carefully drain any excess fat.
- Combine dry ingredients in a spacious mixing bowl, whisking flour, baking powder, salt, and ground pepper until evenly distributed.
- Fold the crispy sausage crumbles and sharp cheddar cheese into the flour mixture, ensuring even incorporation.
- In a separate container, thoroughly blend milk, fresh eggs, and melted butter until smooth and well integrated.
- Gently merge wet and dry ingredient mixtures, stirring minimally to maintain a light texture and prevent overmixing.
- Distribute the prepared batter evenly across muffin cups, filling each approximately three-quarters full for optimal rising.
- Transfer the muffin tin to the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes, watching for a rich golden-brown color and checking doneness with a clean toothpick.
- Allow muffins to rest for several minutes, enabling them to set and cool slightly before serving warm.
Notes
- Swap regular flour with gluten-free flour blend for celiac-friendly version, ensuring same texture and taste.
- Reduce sodium by using low-sodium sausage and minimizing added salt while maintaining flavor depth.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like sharp cheddar or pepper jack to customize taste profile and add exciting complexity.
- Prepare muffins ahead and freeze for quick weekday breakfasts, reheating directly from frozen state for convenient meal preparation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg