Here’s a simple recipe for Sausage & Cheese Muffins—savory, filling, and perfect for breakfast or a snack!
Ingredients:
- 1 lb (450g) breakfast sausage (pork or turkey)
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp garlic powder (optional)
- ½ tsp onion powder (optional)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or any cheese you like)
- 2 large eggs
- ¾ cup milk (or buttermilk for a richer taste)
- ¼ cup melted butter (or vegetable oil)
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease or line a 12-cup muffin tin.
- Cook the sausage: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the breakfast sausage until fully browned. Break it up into small crumbles as it cooks. Drain any excess fat and set the sausage aside to cool.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Add cheese and sausage: Stir in the cooled sausage and shredded cheese until well coated with the flour mixture.
- Mix wet ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and melted butter (or oil).
- Combine: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, and gently stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Fill the muffin tin: Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the muffins are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tips:
- You can add chopped herbs like parsley or chives for extra flavor.
- For a little kick, throw in diced jalapeños or a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- These muffins freeze well. Just reheat them in the microwave when you need a quick bite!
Enjoy your savory sausage & cheese muffins!
