Golden-Brown Sausage and Egg Muffins
Portable protein-rich breakfast muffins packed with savory sausage, eggs, and cheese. Bake in one pan for minimal cleanup and maximum flavor. This American-inspired recipe (keto), ready in about 32 minutes, combines sliced breakfast sausage, large 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 220 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
- 8 oz, cooked and crumbled sliced breakfast sausage
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup diced bell pepper
- 2 tbsp diced onion
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 tsp salt
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 6-cup muffin tin with 1 tbsp olive oil.
- Step 2: In a bowl, whisk together 4 large eggs, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese until smooth.
- Step 3: Press crumbled sausage evenly into the bottom of each muffin cup, then sprinkle with 1/4 cup diced bell pepper and 2 tbsp diced onion.
- Step 4: Pour the egg mixture evenly over the sausage and vegetables, filling each cup 3/4 full. Bake for 20-22 minutes until the centers are set and the tops are golden brown.
