Description
Hearty breakfast sausage muffins combine savory pork with sharp cheddar and herbs in a portable morning meal. Home cooks can quickly prepare these satisfying handheld bites that deliver protein and flavor in each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) breakfast sausage
- 4 eggs, beaten
- 2.25 cups (270 g) pancake mix (complete, just add water)
- 1 cup (100 g) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1.33 cups (315 ml) water
- 0.5 cup (120 ml) maple syrup
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp pepper
Instructions
- Preheating: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and liberally grease a 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray or butter to prevent adhesion.
- Sausage Preparation: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown breakfast sausage into fine crumbles, ensuring complete color transformation with no pink remnants. Retain a minimal layer of sausage grease for flavor enhancement.
- Egg Integration: Directly scramble eggs in the same skillet until softly cooked, then transfer to a separate plate.
- Batter Creation: Whisk pancake mix, water, maple syrup, salt, and black pepper in a expansive mixing bowl until achieving a silky, lump-free consistency.
- Ingredient Fusion: Fold cooked sausage, scrambled eggs, and shredded cheddar cheese into the pancake batter, ensuring uniform distribution of components.
- Muffin Formation: Portion batter into prepared muffin cups, filling each approximately three-quarters full to accommodate rising during baking.
- Baking Process: Position muffin tin in preheated oven, baking for 16-18 minutes and rotating midway to guarantee consistent golden-brown coloration.
- Doneness Verification: Test muffins with a clean toothpick; it should emerge without wet batter residue.
- Finishing Touch: Rest muffins in tin for 4-5 minutes, then transfer to a wire cooling rack. Serve warm, accompanied by additional maple syrup for an indulgent breakfast experience.
Notes
- Prep Ahead Strategy: Sausage and eggs can be cooked a day in advance and refrigerated, saving precious morning cooking time and streamlining the recipe.
- Cheese Variation: Experiment with different cheese types like pepper jack or Swiss for unique flavor profiles that complement the sausage’s richness.
- Moisture Control: Do not overmix the batter to prevent dense, tough muffins; gently fold ingredients until just combined for light, fluffy texture.
- Storage Tip: Freeze cooled muffins in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks, reheating in microwave or toaster oven for quick breakfast options.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 206
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 362 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 113 mg