Description
Savory Breakfast Sausage Muffins blend hearty sausage, sharp cheddar, and fluffy eggs into a portable morning delight. Perfect for busy families, these protein-packed muffins deliver quick comfort with rich, satisfying flavors you can enjoy anywhere.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) breakfast sausage
- 4 eggs, beaten
Dry Ingredients:
- 2.25 cups (270 grams) pancake mix (complete, just add water)
- 1 cup (100 grams) shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon pepper
Liquid Ingredients:
- 1.33 cups (315 milliliters) water
- 0.5 cup (120 milliliters) maple syrup
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 400°F (200°C) and generously coat a 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray or butter to prevent sticking.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high temperature and cook breakfast sausage, breaking it into small crumbles until completely browned and no pink remains.
- Drain most of the sausage grease, leaving a thin layer in the pan to enhance flavor and prevent sticking when cooking eggs.
- Crack eggs directly into the same skillet and gently scramble until they are soft but fully cooked, then transfer to a separate plate.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, whisk together pancake mix, water, maple syrup, salt, and freshly ground black pepper until the batter is smooth and free of large lumps.
- Gently incorporate the cooked sausage pieces, scrambled eggs, and shredded cheddar cheese into the pancake batter, stirring carefully to distribute ingredients evenly.
- Spoon the mixture into prepared muffin cups, filling each approximately three-quarters full to allow room for rising during baking.
- Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 16-18 minutes, rotating halfway through to ensure uniform golden-brown coloration.
- Verify doneness by inserting a clean toothpick into the center of a muffin; it should emerge without any wet batter clinging to it.
- Allow muffins to rest in the tin for 4-5 minutes to set, then carefully transfer to a wire cooling rack.
- Serve warm with additional maple syrup drizzled on top or on the side for dipping, creating a delightful breakfast experience.
Notes
- Whip up a breakfast game-changer that combines savory sausage, fluffy eggs, and sweet maple syrup in one irresistible handheld bite.
- Customize your muffins by experimenting with different cheese varieties like pepper jack or Swiss for added flavor punch.
- Meal prep champions will love that these muffins freeze beautifully for up to 3 weeks, making busy mornings a breeze.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator, reheating for 20-30 seconds in the microwave for a quick grab-and-go breakfast.
- Pro tip: Use pre-cooked sausage crumbles to cut down on morning preparation time without sacrificing that classic breakfast taste.
- Make-ahead hack: Prepare the entire mixture the night before and refrigerate, then bake fresh in the morning for minimal morning kitchen chaos.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 288 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 411 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 142 mg