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Sausage and Cheese Egg Muffins – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

Sausage and Cheese Egg Muffins

Say goodbye to breakfast stress with these savory, protein-packed Sausage and Cheese Egg Muffins. They're the ultimate grab-and-go, meal-prep solution for busy weekday mornings, ready to reheat in seconds.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 1 muffin
Calories: 185

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces (227 g / 8 oz) bulk breakfast sausage
  • 2 teaspoons (4 g / 0.14 oz) dried chives
  • 6 large eggs
  • ¼ cup (60 ml / 2 fl oz) heavy whipping cream
  • 1 teaspoon (1 g / 0.04 oz) dried ground oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon (1.5 g / 0.05 oz) salt
  • ½ teaspoon (1 g / 0.04 oz) ground black pepper
  • ¾ cup (85 g / 3 oz) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • For easy removal, use silicone liners or grease your metal muffin pan very generously. Non-stick spray works wonders here.
  • Feel free to customize! Add in a handful of finely chopped spinach, bell peppers, or onions to the sausage as it cooks for extra veggies and flavor.
  • To avoid a rubbery texture, bake just until the centers are set. A knife inserted into the center of a muffin should come out clean.
  • These muffins freeze beautifully. Let them cool completely, then wrap individually and store in a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months. Reheat from frozen in the microwave.

Method
 

  1. Prepare your oven and pan by preheating the oven to 350°F / 175°C. Generously grease 10 wells of a standard 12-well muffin pan with oil or non-stick spray.
  2. In a medium skillet over medium heat, cook the breakfast sausage and dried chives. Use a spoon to crumble the meat as it cooks until it's browned and cooked through, which should take about 10 minutes.
  3. Drain off any excess fat and set the sausage aside.
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk the 6 large eggs until smooth.
  5. Add the heavy cream, oregano, salt, and pepper, and whisk again until everything is well combined. Gently stir in the cooked sausage mixture and the shredded cheddar cheese.
  6. Carefully pour the egg mixture into the 10 prepared muffin wells, filling each one about three-quarters of the way to the top to allow for rising.
  7. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the centers are firm to the touch and the tops are lightly golden brown.
  8. Let them cool slightly before removing from the pan. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 185kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 12gFat: 15g

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