Description
These Sausage Egg Muffins are an easy, make-ahead breakfast option perfect for busy mornings. Packed with sautéed vegetables, savory sausage, and cheese, these protein-rich muffins are baked to perfection in a muffin tin and can be prepared in under 45 minutes. They are versatile, delicious, and reheat well for a quick morning meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein & Dairy
- 12 large eggs
- ¼ cup milk
- ¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup diced cooked sausage (leftovers are great)
Vegetables
- ¼ medium sweet onion, diced
- ¼ medium bell pepper, diced
Seasonings & Others
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it reaches the right temperature for baking the muffins evenly.
- Prepare Muffin Tin: Generously spray a 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray to prevent the muffins from sticking.
- Cook Vegetables: Dice the sweet onion and bell pepper. In a small skillet over medium heat, cook the diced peppers and onions until they are softened and fragrant.
- Assemble Muffins: Evenly distribute the cooked vegetables and diced cooked sausage among the prepared muffin cups.
- Whisk Eggs: In a medium mixing bowl, crack all 12 eggs. Add the milk, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Whisk everything together until well combined and slightly frothy.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Pour the egg mixture evenly into each muffin cup over the sausage and vegetable mixture.
- Top with Cheese: Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of each muffin cup to add a cheesy crust when baked.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 17-20 minutes, or until the egg muffins are cooked through and set.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and let the muffins cool slightly before carefully removing them from the tin. Serve warm or store to enjoy later.
Notes
- Use leftover cooked sausage or substitute with cooked bacon or ham for variety.
- These muffins freeze well; reheat in the microwave for about 30-45 seconds for a quick breakfast.
- You can swap cheddar cheese for mozzarella or pepper jack depending on your preference.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like spinach or mushrooms to customize the muffins.
- Ensure the egg mixture is evenly poured so muffins bake uniformly.
