Description
These easy Easter breakfast sausage-cheddar muffins are the perfect make-ahead breakfast for a holiday morning! Packed with savory sausage, sharp cheddar cheese, and fluffy eggs, they’re a protein-packed, grab-and-go breakfast that’s both delicious and filling. Serve them warm for a hearty start to your Easter celebration!
Ingredients
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- 1 lb breakfast sausage, cooked and crumbled
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat Oven:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Grease or line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- Prepare Dry Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Combine Wet Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, and melted butter.
- Mix the Batter:
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Fold in the cooked sausage and shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake the Muffins:
- Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve:
- Let muffins cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Serve warm or store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Nutrition Information (Per Muffin)
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (makes 12)
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Notes
- Use pre-cooked sausage to save time.
- Swap sharp cheddar for pepper jack for a spicier kick.
- Store leftovers in the fridge and reheat in the microwave for a quick breakfast.
- Details
Nutrition
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
