Description
These Sausage Egg Muffins are a savory and protein-packed breakfast option that’s easy to prepare and perfect for meal prepping. Made with browned Italian sausage, shredded cheddar cheese, and a fluffy egg mixture, they’re baked in muffin tins for convenient grab-and-go portions. Ready in just 30 minutes, these muffins make a hearty start to your day or a satisfying snack anytime.
Ingredients
Scale
Sausage Mixture
- 1 lb Ground Italian sausage
Egg Mixture
- 8 large Eggs
- 1/4 cup Heavy cream (or any milk of choice)
- 3/4 tsp Sea salt
- 1/2 tsp Black pepper
Topping
- 3/4 cup Cheddar cheese (shredded)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (204 degrees C) to ensure it’s hot and ready for baking the muffins.
- Cook Sausage: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground Italian sausage, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, for 8-10 minutes until browned and fully cooked.
- Prepare Muffin Tin: Line a muffin tin with 12 parchment paper liners or silicone liners to prevent sticking and make removal easy.
- Assemble Sausage and Cheese: Divide the cooked sausage evenly among the 12 muffin cups, using about 3 tablespoons per muffin. Sprinkle approximately 1 tablespoon of shredded cheddar cheese on top of the sausage in each cup.
- Mix Egg Mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, sea salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
- Pour and Bake: Pour the egg mixture evenly over the sausage and cheese in each muffin cup, filling close to the top. Bake the muffins for 15-20 minutes, or until the eggs are fully set and slightly puffed.
Notes
- Use parchment or silicone liners for easy removal and cleanup.
- To prevent muffins from deflating after baking, avoid opening the oven door during the cooking process and let the muffins cool slightly before removing.
- These muffins can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 1 month.
- Substitute heavy cream with milk or a non-dairy alternative if preferred.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
