Savory Sausage and Egg Muffins
Flavorful pork sausage and egg muffins packed with cheese and herbs. Perfect for meal prep—ready in 35 minutes and keto-friendly for busy mornings. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, combines Ground pork 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
- 12 oz Ground pork sausage
- 6 Large eggs
- 1/2 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tbsp Dried chives
- 1/2 tsp Sea salt
- 1/4 tsp Black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a standard 6-cup muffin tin with cooking spray.
- Step 2: In a skillet over medium heat, cook sausage until browned and cooked through, breaking into small pieces with a spoon, about 8 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- Step 3: In a bowl, whisk eggs, salt, and pepper until well combined. Stir in shredded cheddar cheese and dried chives.
- Step 4: Pour the egg mixture evenly into the greased muffin tin (about 1/4 cup per cup). Top each with 1 tablespoon cooked sausage.
- Step 5: Bake for 20-25 minutes until eggs are set and golden on top. Cool in pan for 5 minutes before removing.








