Here’s a simple, savory recipe for Sausage and Cheese Muffins—perfect for breakfast or a snack 🧀🥓
Sausage and Cheese Muffins
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried parsley (optional)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup cooked breakfast sausage, crumbled
- 1 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup melted butter or vegetable oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven: 375°F / 190°C. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease well.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and pepper.
- Add cheese and sausage: Stir in shredded cheese and crumbled cooked sausage.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk milk, eggs, and melted butter.
- Mix batter: Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fill muffin cups: Divide batter evenly among muffin cups, about ¾ full.
- Bake: 18–22 minutes, until a toothpick inserted comes out clean and tops are golden brown.
- Cool: Let muffins cool 5 minutes before serving.
Tips
- Cheese variations: Try pepper jack, mozzarella, or a mix for different flavors.
- Spicy twist: Add ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes or chopped jalapeños.
- Make ahead: Freeze baked muffins individually; reheat in the microwave or oven.
These muffins are savory, cheesy, and hearty, perfect for breakfast on-the-go or brunch.
I can also give a quick one-bowl version that uses frozen sausage crumbles for faster prep.
