🧀 Cheesy Sausage Muffins
🍽️ Makes: 12 standard muffins
⏱️ Ready in: ~30 minutes
🛒 Ingredients:
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1 lb breakfast sausage (pork, turkey, or spicy)
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 tbsp baking powder
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1/2 tsp salt
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1/2 tsp black pepper
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1/2 tsp garlic powder (optional)
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1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
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2 large eggs
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1/3 cup milk
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1/4 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
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2 tbsp melted butter or oil
👩🍳 Instructions:
1. Cook the sausage:
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In a skillet over medium heat, cook sausage until browned and fully cooked.
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Break into small crumbles and drain excess grease. Let cool slightly.
2. Prep the batter:
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a muffin tin or line with paper liners.
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In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
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Stir in the shredded cheese and cooled sausage.
3. Mix wet ingredients:
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In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, sour cream, and melted butter.
4. Combine & fill:
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Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined — don’t overmix.
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Spoon evenly into 12 muffin cups (they’ll be full).
5. Bake:
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Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until golden on top and a toothpick comes out clean.
6. Cool & enjoy:
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Let cool for 5 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack. Serve warm or room temp.
🧊 Storage:
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Fridge: Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
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Freezer: Freeze individually wrapped for up to 2 months. Reheat in microwave or oven.
🔄 Variations:
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Add chopped green onions, jalapeños, or bell peppers for extra flavor
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Use pepper jack or mozzarella instead of cheddar
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Swap sausage for bacon, ham, or a plant-based alternative
Want a low-carb version, mini muffins for a party, or a sweet & savory combo with maple syrup?
