Sausage and Chive Egg Muffins
Fluffy egg muffins packed with savory sausage and fresh chives, perfect for keto breakfasts or snacks. This American-inspired keto recipe (low-sodium), ready in about 35 minutes, pairs eggs, apple cider vinegar, sweet Italian sausage for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 110 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. 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
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 oz sweet Italian sausage
- 2 tbsp chives
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a muffin tin with 6 paper liners or lightly grease with 1 tsp olive oil.
- Step 2: In a bowl, whisk 4 large eggs with 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper until smooth.
- Step 3: Brown 2 oz chopped sweet Italian sausage in a skillet over medium heat for 3 minutes, then cool slightly. Stir 2 tbsp chopped chives and sausage into the egg mixture.
- Step 4: Pour egg mixture evenly into prepared muffin cups. Bake for 20 minutes until set and lightly golden. Let rest 5 minutes before removing from tin.
