Description
Sausage and egg muffins combine classic breakfast staples in a convenient handheld form. These savory bites are protein-packed, portable, and perfect for busy mornings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 tbsps shredded cheese blend
- 1 13-oz precooked turkey sausage (finely diced)
- 8 large eggs
- 1/2 cup green onions (finely sliced)
- 1/4 cup skim milk (alternative options: dairy-free milk, half-and-half, or cream)
- 1 tsp kosher salt (adjust to preference)
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper (adjust to preference)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and thoroughly spray a 12-cup muffin pan with cooking spray, ensuring complete coverage of each cavity’s base and sides.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk eggs, milk, salt, and pepper until smoothly integrated.
- Fold diced turkey sausage and green onions into the egg mixture, distributing ingredients evenly throughout.
- Using a 1/4-cup measure, fill each muffin cavity approximately 3/4 full with the egg and sausage blend.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese generously over the top of each filled cavity, creating a uniform cheese layer.
- Bake for 20–30 minutes, until the muffins are set and lightly golden.
- Remove from oven and let muffins rest in the pan for 10 minutes to facilitate easier removal.
- Run a small knife around the edges to loosen, then lift them out and place on a serving plate.
Notes
- These muffins can be prepared in advance and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, making meal planning a breeze for busy mornings.
- Swap turkey sausage with chicken, plant-based sausage, or tofu crumbles to accommodate different dietary preferences and protein needs.
- Experiment with various cheese blends like sharp cheddar, pepper jack, or dairy-free alternatives to customize flavor profiles and accommodate lactose-intolerant individuals.
- Individually wrap cooled muffins in plastic wrap and freeze for up to 3 months, creating a convenient grab-and-go breakfast that can be quickly reheated in the microwave.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 190 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 470 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg