Sausage Muffins
Ingredients
- 8 ozbreakfast sausage
- 6 tbspbutter
melted, cooled slightly
- 2 call-purpose flour
- ½ tspbaking soda
- 2 tspbaking powder
- ½ tspdry mustard
- 1 tspgarlic powder
- ½ tspkosher salt
- ½ tspblack pepper
- 2 largeeggs
room temperature
- 1 ¼ cbuttermilk
room temperature
- 1 c4 oz. sharp cheddar
shredded
- 1 tbspfresh chives
finely chopped
Directions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Grease a 12-cup muffin pan with cooking spray, and set it aside.
- 2
Cook the sausage in a skillet over medium-high, breaking it up into crumbles until it is no longer pink. Drain off grease.
- 3
In a large bowl whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, dry mustard, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- 4
Beat the eggs in the measuring cup with the buttermilk.
- 5
Add the buttermilk, eggs, and melted butter to the dry ingredients and stir just until combined.
- 6
Add the cooked sausage, shredded cheese, and diced chives. Stir just until incorporated, do not overmix.
- 7
Divide the sausage muffin batter evenly in the prepared muffin tin. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 8
Let the muffins cool slightly before removing them from the muffin tin. Cool on a wire rack.
Sausage Muffins
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About this Recipe
Craving a hearty, satisfying breakfast that's ready to grab and go even on the busiest mornings? These Sausage Muffins are your perfect solution, packed with flavor and incredibly convenient for busy school and work days.
This recipe shines by transforming classic breakfast elements—savory breakfast sausage, fluffy eggs, and sharp cheddar—into a portable, freezer-friendly package. It's the ideal way to enjoy a wholesome, warm meal without the morning rush, making breakfast easy and delicious.
Imagine biting into a tender, savory muffin, bursting with well-seasoned breakfast sausage and gooey, melted sharp cheddar cheese. The subtle tang of buttermilk, combined with the aromatic notes of dry mustard, garlic powder, and fresh chives, creates a deeply satisfying flavor profile that's anything but bland. These are hearty, flavorful muffins designed to fuel your day, offering a delicious on-the-go breakfast experience.
Customization & Variations
Feel free to swap the breakfast sausage for cooked crumbled turkey sausage or even vegetarian crumbles for a lighter option. While sharp cheddar is fantastic, Monterey Jack or a Colby blend would also work beautifully. If fresh chives aren't available, a tablespoon of finely chopped fresh parsley or a teaspoon of dried chives can be used to add a similar herbal note.
These savory sausage muffins are tailor-made for quick breakfasts during hectic weekdays, perfect for packing in lunchboxes, or enjoying as a substantial snack. They pair wonderfully with a cup of coffee or a side of fresh fruit for a complete meal.