Description
Hearty sausage breakfast muffins deliver a morning explosion of flavor from Italy’s rich culinary traditions. Golden-brown edges and savory meat create a perfect handheld breakfast sure to energize weekend mornings and satisfy hungry appetites.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1 pound (454 grams) breakfast sausage
- 4 eggs
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup (120 grams) Bisquick baking mix
Dairy and Cheese:
- 1 cup (100 grams) shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and generously coat a 12-cup muffin pan with cooking spray to prevent adhering.
- Sauté the breakfast sausage in a skillet over medium heat, breaking it into fine crumbles until thoroughly cooked. Carefully drain any accumulated fat to maintain a lighter texture.
- Whisk eggs in a spacious mixing bowl until smooth and uniform. Fold in shredded cheese, Bisquick, and the freshly cooked sausage, stirring until the ingredients are completely integrated.
- Portion the mixture evenly into the prepared muffin cavities, filling each approximately two-thirds full to allow proper rising during baking.
- Transfer the muffin tin to the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes. Check for doneness by observing a golden-brown exterior and inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge completely clean.
- Remove from the oven and allow the muffins to rest in the tin for several minutes. This brief cooling period helps the muffins solidify and facilitates easier removal from the pan.
- Gently extract the muffins from the tin and serve warm for optimal flavor and texture.
Notes
- Meal prep champions can whip up these muffins ahead of time and freeze for quick breakfasts.
- Refrigerate leftover muffins in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days, reheating quickly in the microwave.
- Customize the recipe by adding diced bell peppers, onions, or switching to turkey sausage for a lighter version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 203
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 560 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg