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Easy Make-Ahead Sausage Egg Muffin Cups Recipe for Busy Mornings

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These sausage egg muffin cups are a quick, protein-packed breakfast that can be made ahead to simplify busy mornings. They combine savory sausage, fluffy eggs, and melty cheese for a satisfying meal on the go.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 pound ground breakfast sausage (about 225 grams)
  • 10 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (about 100 grams)
  • 1/4 cup milk (60 ml), whole milk preferred
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
  • 2 tablespoons chopped green onions (optional)
  • Non-stick cooking spray or butter for greasing muffin tin

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cook the sausage in a skillet over medium heat, crumbling it and cooking until browned and no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat and let cool slightly.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk until smooth.
  4. Add salt, black pepper, shredded cheddar cheese, and chopped green onions to the egg mixture and stir until combined.
  5. Fold the cooked sausage into the egg mixture evenly.
  6. Grease a 12-cup muffin tin generously with non-stick cooking spray or butter.
  7. Pour the egg and sausage mixture into each muffin cup, filling about three-quarters full.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes. Start checking at 18 minutes by inserting a toothpick in the center; if it comes out clean, they are done.
  9. Let the muffin cups cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
  10. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

Notes

Do not overfill muffin cups to avoid messy baking. Use room temperature eggs for even baking. Drain excess sausage fat to prevent sogginess. Grease muffin tin well to prevent sticking. For fluffier texture, separate eggs and whip whites before folding in. Variations include adding vegetables or swapping sausage for vegetarian options.

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