Crazy-Good Cheesy Sausage Muffins
Savory muffins packed with flavor from sausage and cheese, perfect for breakfast or a snack.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1 pound ground breakfast sausage (cooked and crumbled)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (regular or gluten-free)
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup or sugar Optional, for sweetness
- 2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted and cooled)
- Additional cheese (for topping, optional)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cook the sausage until browned and cooked through; then drain it on paper towels.
- Grease muffin tins with nonstick spray.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar (if using).
- Stir in the cooked sausage and cheddar cheese.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, and maple syrup (if using).
- Pour the milk mixture into the flour mixture and add the melted butter; stir until combined.
- Spoon the mixture into the muffin tins, filling them to the top.
- Sprinkle additional cheese on top if desired.
Baking
- Bake for 18-20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean and the tops are golden brown.
- Cool for 5 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a cooling rack and serve warm.
Notes
Serve warm with a side of fruit for breakfast. Store cooled muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days or refrigerate for up to a week. Freeze in a freezer-safe bag for up to three months. For extra flavor, add herbs like chives or green onions, and experiment with different types of cheese.