Cheesy Sausage Egg Muffins
Fluffy egg muffins loaded with savory sausage and sharp cheddar, ideal for a portable keto breakfast. This American-inspired recipe (keto), ready in about 40 minutes, combines Italian sausage, Eggs, Shredded cheddar cheese 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 350 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.
Ingredients
- 12 oz (ground) Italian sausage
- 6 large Eggs
- 1/2 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp (chopped) Fresh parsley
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 1/8 tsp Black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 6-cup muffin tin with cooking spray.
- Step 2: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook 12 oz ground Italian sausage until browned and crumbled, about 8 minutes, breaking into small pieces.
- Step 3: Whisk 6 large eggs, 1/4 tsp salt, 1/8 tsp black pepper, and 2 tbsp chopped parsley in a bowl until smooth.
- Step 4: Stir 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese into the egg mixture until evenly distributed.
- Step 5: Divide egg mixture evenly among muffin cups. Top each with 1/4 of the cooked sausage crumbles.
- Step 6: Bake for 22-25 minutes until edges are golden and center is set when gently pressed.
