Baked Sausage and Chive Egg Cups

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Crispy-edged egg cups packed with savory sausage and fresh chive flavor, perfect for a protein-packed breakfast. This American-inspired recipe (keto, high-protein), ready in about 35 minutes, combines pork sausage, cheddar cheese, fresh chives into a breakfast that fuels the morning without the midday crash — make-ahead-friendly and balanced enough to anchor the first meal of the day. Each serving lands at about 235 calories and feeds 6, so it sits comfortably in a weekly breakfast rotation alongside fruit, yogurt, or coffee. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 20 min Serves 6 American cuisine 235 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 6-cup muffin tin with cooking spray.
  2. Step 2: In a skillet over medium heat, cook sausage until browned and crumbled, about 5 minutes; drain excess fat.
  3. Step 3: Whisk eggs, heavy cream, salt, and black pepper in a bowl until smooth, then stir in cooked sausage, cheddar cheese, and chopped chives.
  4. Step 4: Pour egg mixture evenly into muffin cups, filling each 3/4 full.
  5. Step 5: Bake for 18-20 minutes until edges are golden and centers set when gently shaken.

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