With only 4 ingredients, this Sausage Muffins Recipe is quick to make in under 30 minutes. These muffins are the perfect on-the-go breakfast to re-heat during the busy school and work week.
These quick and super simple breakfast Sausage Muffins are similar to my favorite appetizer, Cheddar Bay Sausage Balls. They use just four ingredients to keep things simple and easy for meal prep. They're cheesy, savory and packed with protein for the perfect breakfast to get the energy you need for a great day!
While these muffins are amazing straight out of the oven, they're also excellent for a ready-made breakfast option. Simply reheat in the microwave up to 60 seconds, and you'll be ready to hit ground running!
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Why You'll Love this Recipe
- 4 Ingredients: With only a few simple ingredients, this sausage muffins recipe is easy to make!
- Make-Ahead Breakfast: They're an excellent meal prep recipe only taking 30 minutes to prepare. An easy to reheat breakfast treat!
- High Protein: They're a great high protein, low carbohydrate breakfast option!
- Filling but Quick: They're savory, hearty breakfast muffins with sausage are the perfect quick nutritious breakfast!
Ingredients in Sausage Muffins Recipe
Ingredient Amounts Listed in the Recipe Card Below
- Eggs: Brings the ingredients together, adds a hefty dose of protein and helps create a perfect muffin texture.
- Cheese: Melds the sausage muffin ingredients together and adds a yummy sharp flavor.
- Bisquick: A pre-mixed baking mix of flour, shortening, salt, sugar and baking powder, Bisquick adds volume, texture and flavor to the muffins.
- Sausage: Homemade or store-bought, sausage brings a punch of flavor and protein to this mighty breakfast.
- Spritz or Butter for Pan Prep, if needed: Some pans tend to stick to foods as baking. If this is a potential, I definitely recommend greasing the pan first.
Tools Youโll Need
How to Make Sausage Egg Muffins
- Grease a 12-cup muffin pan with non-stick cooking spray or butter.
- In a skillet on medium-high heat, crumble and cook sausage until no longer pink. Drain off excess fat, and slightly cool.
- In a large bowl, lightly beat the eggs. Mix in the shredded cheese, Bisquick and sausage.
- Fill the muffin pan evenly with the mixture.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until golden brown on top.
Tips and Substitutions
- You can use various types of sausage, such as pork, turkey, or even a vegetarian sausage substitute, depending on your dietary preferences. The fat content will impact the moisture content of the cheese and sausage muffin.
- You can experiment with different types of cheese to suit your taste. Sharp cheddar is my favorite, but you can try mozzarella, pepper jack, or other cheeses.
- You can add sautรฉed diced bell peppers, onions, or even spinach to the muffin batter for added flavor and nutrition.
- If you don't want to use Bisquick, simply combine 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 ยฝ teaspoons baking powder, ยผ teaspoon salt, and 1 tablespoon grated cold butter.
Storage and Freezing
Wrap individual sausage cheese muffins in plastic wrap or in a storage bag and store in the refrigerator up to 4-5 days.
These muffins can also be wrapped and stored in the freezer up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight before reheating.
Reheat in the microwave for a minute or two. You can also reheat in the oven or toaster oven for 5 minutes at 300ยบF.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can also use 1 cup of a store-bought pancake mix, Red Lobster mix, Jiffy Baking mix, or Krusteaz baking mix. Gluten-free varieties can work as well.
Simply combine 1ย cupย all-purpose flour, 1 ยฝย teaspoonsย baking powder, ยผย teaspoonย salt, 1ย tablespoonย grated cold butter.
You can add seasonings like garlic powder, onion powder, dried herbs (such as thyme or oregano), or even a pinch of red pepper flakes for some heat.
Yes, you can adjust the baking time and make mini muffins if you prefer bite-sized portions. Keep an eye on them while baking, as the cooking time will be shorter.
Microwave for a minute or two, or you can set the oven or toaster oven to 300ยบF and heat for 5 minutes until warm.
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Sausage Muffins Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 pound breakfast sausage
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup Bisquick
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350ยฐF. Grease a 12-cup muffin pan with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a skillet on medium-high heat, crumble and cook sausage until no longer pink. Drain off excess fat, and slightly cool.
- In a large bowl, lightly beat the eggs. Mix in the shredded cheese, Bisquick and cooled sausage.ย
- Fill the muffin pan evenly with the mixture. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until golden brown on top.
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Notes
- If you don't want to use Bisquick, you can make a homemade version:ย
- Simply combine 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 ยฝ teaspoons baking powder, ยผ teaspoon salt, and 1 tablespoon grated cold butter.
- You can use various types of sausage, such as pork, turkey, or even a vegetarian sausage substitute, depending on your dietary preferences. The fat content will impact the moisture content of the muffin.
- You can experiment with different types of cheese to suit your taste. Sharp cheddar is my favorite, but you can try mozzarella, pepper jack, or other cheeses.
- You can add sautรฉed diced bell peppers, onions, or even spinach to the muffin batter for added flavor and nutrition
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Becky
Oh my gosh.....these are delicious!!!!!
Laura Ashley
YAY!! Iโm so happy you made them and they were a hit! Thank you so much!
Lisa
These are delicious! They will be great for family snacks or quick breakfasts over the holidays. I make a batch and reheat them for a quick breakfast before work.
Laura Ashley
That is awesome!! I'm so happy you made them and have liked them so much too!
Elke Davis
Great recipeโฆDELISH & very EASY with options/substitutions including in the recipe! A Real Hit for breakfast-reheats & freezes well!
Laura Ashley
This makes my heart so happy to hear! Thank you so much!!
Emily Williams
My family loved these! I thought I'd make them to keep on hand for quick breakfast all week...but they were gone quicker than that ๐
Laura Ashley
Aww!! Well that is great news! I'm so happy they liked them so much!
Carol
Iโm making these for my grandkids next time I have them overnight. These are just what hungry cowboys need! Then itโs off to help in the barn๐
Laura Ashley
Oh that'll be great! I hope you and your sweet grandkids love them too! ๐
Ellen
These muffins were the perfect addition to my brunch buffet. Everyone raved about the flavor and I loved how easy they were to make.
Laura Ashley
I'm so happy to hear you made them and that they were such a big hit!
Kathleen
Thanks for the homemade Bisquick instructions, I never have that on hand, but these were too good to pass up!
Laura Ashley
You're very welcome! I'm so happy that it was helpful! ๐
Linda Tyson
Just made these and they are delicious! Thank you for the recipe!
Laura Ashley
Thank you SO much!! ๐ I'm so happy you made them and liked them so much!!
Charla
So easy and delicious!
Laura Ashley
Awesome! Thank you SO much!!
Dana
These are amazing! I finally found something that my daughter will eat for breakfast! She is a picky eater. Thank you so much for sharing the recipe!
Laura Ashley
That is AWESOME!! I'm so happy you made it and liked it so much!! Thank you! I especially love that your sweet girl liked them too!
Socorro Muela
Hi looks delicious
Now I have fam members who canโt eat gluten. Can u tweak recipe for them? Please
Laura Ashley
You could use the gluten-free bisquick variety ๐
Brittany Martin
They turned out great and was definitely a big hit!
Laura Ashley
That is AWESOME!! I'm so happy you made it and liked it so much!! Thank you!
Trish Mckinney
Made these for the first time today. So excited for a breakfast that tastes so delicious , plus a grab and go. The smell in my house is fabulous and we loved the gravy to dip with the muffins.
Laura Ashley
That is wonderful! Thank you so much! SO happy you made them and liked them so much!
LeAnn Stahl
Have you made them in a mini muffin tin?
Laura Ashley
Yes! ๐ It makes 1 mini muffin pan full...just needs a touch less time.
Becky Kell
You have some of the best recipes online. Thank you for sharing!
Laura Ashley
That means so much to me! THANK YOU so much!! ๐
Nicole Flores
What can I use besides Bisquick? I presently do not have that in my cupboard.
Laura Ashley
There's a homemade alternative written under the tips and substitutions section ๐
Emma wong
Could I make these in a mini muffin pan? How long should I bake them?
Laura Ashley
You can. The batter can be dispersed evenly in a 24 cup mini muffin pan. Since the regular muffins take 18-20 minutes, I would recommend checking them after 10-12 minutes. Add more time if needed.
Robbie
These are easy and delicious. Yummy!
Added 1/4 of maple syrup.
Baked 10 minutes in mini muffin tray.
Laura Ashley
YUM!!! I love that addition of maple syrup!! ๐
Mindy
Can these be frozen?
Laura Ashley
Yes! They're excellent to freeze, thaw and have throughout the week ๐
Alan
Has anyone used a 6 muffin pan? If so, what cook time did you use?
Thanks