Here’s a simple, savory recipe for Sausage Muffins—perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a snack. These are soft, fluffy muffins filled with flavorful sausage and cheese.
🥯 Sausage Muffins
Serves: 6–8
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20–25 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder (optional)
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cooked breakfast sausage, crumbled
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp melted butter or oil
- Optional: chopped green onions or herbs for extra flavor
Instructions
1. Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Grease or line a muffin tin with paper liners.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
3. Add Cheese and Sausage:
- Stir in cheddar cheese and cooked sausage until evenly distributed.
4. Combine Wet Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, egg, and melted butter.
5. Make the Batter:
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Don’t overmix.
- Fold in green onions or herbs if using.
6. Fill Muffin Tin:
- Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
7. Bake:
- Bake for 20–25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let muffins cool slightly before removing from the tin.
Tips & Variations:
- Cheese variety: Use pepper jack, mozzarella, or Swiss for different flavors.
- Add veggies: Finely chopped bell peppers, spinach, or zucchini can be added to sneak in extra nutrients.
- Make-ahead: These muffins freeze well—wrap individually and reheat in the microwave.
- Spicy kick: Add a pinch of cayenne or red pepper flakes for a little heat.
These Sausage Muffins are soft, cheesy, and packed with savory flavor—perfect for a grab-and-go breakfast or a brunch spread.
If you want, I can also give a casserole-style sausage muffin bake that makes a whole pan of these in one go for easy meal prep. Do you want me to do that?
