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With only 4 ingredients, this Sausage Muffins Recipe is quick to make in under 30 minutes. These muffins are the perfect on-the-go breakfast to re-heat during the busy school and work week.
These quick and super simple breakfast Sausage Muffins are similar to my favorite appetizer, Cheddar Bay Sausage Balls. They use just four ingredients to keep things simple and easy for meal prep. They're cheesy, savory and packed with protein for the perfect breakfast to get the energy you need for a great day!
While these muffins are amazing straight out of the oven, they're also excellent for a ready-made breakfast option. Simply reheat in the microwave up to 60 seconds, and you'll be ready to hit ground running!
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Why You'll Love this Recipe
- 4 Ingredients: With only a few simple ingredients, this sausage muffins recipe is easy to make!
- Make-Ahead Breakfast: They're an excellent meal prep recipe only taking 30 minutes to prepare. An easy to reheat breakfast treat!
- High Protein: They're a great high protein, low carbohydrate breakfast option!
- Filling but Quick: They're savory, hearty breakfast muffins with sausage are the perfect quick nutritious breakfast!
Ingredients in Sausage Muffins Recipe
Ingredient Amounts Listed in the Recipe Card Below
- Eggs: Brings the ingredients together, adds a hefty dose of protein and helps create a perfect muffin texture.
- Cheese: Melds the sausage muffin ingredients together and adds a yummy sharp flavor.
- Bisquick: A pre-mixed baking mix of flour, shortening, salt, sugar and baking powder, Bisquick adds volume, texture and flavor to the muffins.
- Sausage: Homemade or store-bought, sausage brings a punch of flavor and protein to this mighty breakfast.
- Spritz or Butter for Pan Prep, if needed: Some pans tend to stick to foods as baking. If this is a potential, I definitely recommend greasing the pan first.
Tools You’ll Need
How to Make Sausage Egg Muffins
- Grease a 12-cup muffin pan with non-stick cooking spray or butter.
- In a skillet on medium-high heat, crumble and cook sausage until no longer pink. Drain off excess fat, and slightly cool.
- In a large bowl, lightly beat the eggs. Mix in the shredded cheese, Bisquick and sausage.
- Fill the muffin pan evenly with the mixture.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until golden brown on top.
Tips and Substitutions
- You can use various types of sausage, such as pork, turkey, or even a vegetarian sausage substitute, depending on your dietary preferences. The fat content will impact the moisture content of the cheese and sausage muffin.
- You can experiment with different types of cheese to suit your taste. Sharp cheddar is my favorite, but you can try mozzarella, pepper jack, or other cheeses.
- You can add sautéed diced bell peppers, onions, or even spinach to the muffin batter for added flavor and nutrition.
- If you don't want to use Bisquick, simply combine 1cupall-purpose flour, 1 ½teaspoonsbaking powder, ¼teaspoonsalt, and 1tablespoongrated cold butter.
Storage and Freezing
Wrap individual sausage cheese muffins in plastic wrap or in a storage bag and store in the refrigerator up to 4-5 days.
These muffins can also be wrapped and stored in the freezer up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight before reheating.
Reheat in the microwave for a minute or two. You can also reheat in the oven or toaster oven for 5 minutes at 300ºF.
Frequently Asked Questions
If I don't have Bisquick, what other baking mixes can be used instead?
You can also use 1 cup of a store-bought pancake mix, Red Lobster mix, Jiffy Baking mix, or Krusteaz baking mix. Gluten-free varieties can work as well.
If I don't have Bisquick, how could I make it from scratch?
Simply combine 1cupall-purpose flour, 1 ½teaspoonsbaking powder, ¼teaspoonsalt, 1tablespoongrated cold butter.
Could I add additional seasonings to the batter?
You can add seasonings like garlic powder, onion powder, dried herbs (such as thyme or oregano), or even a pinch of red pepper flakes for some heat.
Can I make mini muffins instead of regular-sized ones?
Yes, you can adjust the baking time and make mini muffins if you prefer bite-sized portions. Keep an eye on them while baking, as the cooking time will be shorter.
How do you reheat breakfast muffins?
Microwave for a minute or two, or you can set the oven or toaster oven to 300ºF and heat for 5 minutes until warm.
More Recipes Like Sausage Cheese Muffins:
- Cheddar Bay Sausage Balls
- Pimento Cheese Sausage Balls
- Cheese Strata
- Starbucks Bacon Gouda Sandwich
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Sausage Muffins Recipe
With only 4 ingredients, this Sausage Muffins Recipe is quick to make in under 30 minutes. These muffins are the perfect on-the-go breakfast to re-heat during the busy school and work week.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time20 minutes mins
Total Time30 minutes mins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: pork
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 217kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound breakfast sausage
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup Bisquick
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 12-cup muffin pan with non-stick cooking spray.
In a skillet on medium-high heat, crumble and cook sausage until no longer pink. Drain off excess fat, and slightly cool.
In a large bowl, lightly beat the eggs. Mix in the shredded cheese, Bisquick and cooled sausage.
Fill the muffin pan evenly with the mixture. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until golden brown on top.
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Notes
- If you don't want to use Bisquick, you can make a homemade version:
- Simply combine 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder, ¼ teaspoon salt, and 1 tablespoon grated cold butter.
- You can use various types of sausage, such as pork, turkey, or even a vegetarian sausage substitute, depending on your dietary preferences. The fat content will impact the moisture content of the muffin.
- You can experiment with different types of cheese to suit your taste. Sharp cheddar is my favorite, but you can try mozzarella, pepper jack, or other cheeses.
- You can add sautéed diced bell peppers, onions, or even spinach to the muffin batter for added flavor and nutrition
Nutrition
Calories: 217kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 91mg | Sodium: 450mg | Potassium: 138mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 202IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 96mg | Iron: 1mg
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Becky
Oh my gosh.....these are delicious!!!!!Reply
Laura Ashley
YAY!! I’m so happy you made them and they were a hit! Thank you so much!
Lisa
These are delicious! They will be great for family snacks or quick breakfasts over the holidays. I make a batch and reheat them for a quick breakfast before work.
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Laura Ashley
That is awesome!! I'm so happy you made them and have liked them so much too!
Elke Davis
Great recipe…DELISH & very EASY with options/substitutions including in the recipe! A Real Hit for breakfast-reheats & freezes well!Reply
Laura Ashley
This makes my heart so happy to hear! Thank you so much!!
Emily Williams
My family loved these! I thought I'd make them to keep on hand for quick breakfast all week...but they were gone quicker than that 🙂Reply
Laura Ashley
Aww!! Well that is great news! I'm so happy they liked them so much!