These egg muffins are made with lots of sausage and Cheddar cheese and will make a filling and fun treat at your next brunch. They’re pretty, hearty, and fun to serve.
Need a grab-and-go breakfast to make in advance? Try these egg muffins! They're quick, easy, filling, and absolutely delicious.
How to Make Egg Muffins
You'll find a detailed ingredient list and step-by-step instructions in the recipe below, but let's go over the basics:
What’s In Egg Muffins?
These are the ingredients you'll need to make this homemade egg muffin recipe:
· Sausage: These meaty egg muffins start with pork sausage.· Eggs: You'll need a dozen eggs to make a dozen egg muffins.· Vegetables: Chopped onion and bell peppers add color and flavor.· Spices: The egg muffins are spiced with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.· Cheese: Shredded Cheddar cheese kicks things up a notch.
How to Make Homemade Egg Muffins
Here's a brief overview of what you can expect when you make egg muffins at home:
1. Cook the sausage, then drain off the grease.2. Beat the eggs in a bowl, then mix in the sausage and the remaining ingredients.3. Pour the mixture evenly into muffin cups and bake in the preheated oven.
How to Store Egg Muffins
Store the cooled egg muffins in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Reheat in the microwave or in the oven.
Can You Freeze Egg Muffins?
Yes! These egg muffins freeze well. Wrap them each individually in foil, place them in a freezer-safe container, and freeze for up to three months. Thaw in the refrigerator and reheat in the microwave or oven.
Cookdap Community Tips and Praise
"I love it," raves one Cookdap community member. "I added mushrooms and colored bell peppers. Oh, and I added jalapeno and garlic powder! Delicious. They freeze well and heat up well in the microwave."
"I make these often and like to keep some in my freezer to take to family get together. They are just as good as when fresh out of the oven after heating in the microwave. They're even good cold."
Ingredients
- ½ pound bulk pork sausage
- 12 eggs
- ½ cup chopped onion
- ½ cup chopped green bell pepper, or to taste
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
Directions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease 12 muffin cups or line with paper muffin liners.
Step 2
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in sausage and cook until crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain off grease.
Step 3
Beat eggs in a large bowl. Stir in onion, green pepper, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Mix in sausage and Cheddar cheese. Spoon into the prepared muffin cups.
Step 4
Bake in the preheated oven until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 12 | |
Calories 143 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat11g | 14% |
Saturated Fat4g | 20% |
Cholesterol202mg | 67% |
Sodium365mg | 16% |
Total Carbohydrate2g | 1% |
Dietary Fiber0g | 1% |
Total Sugars1g | |
Protein10g | |
Vitamin C6mg | 29% |
Calcium67mg | 5% |
Iron1mg | 7% |
Potassium140mg | 3% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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