Description
Hearty sausage muffins bring Italian countryside comfort to breakfast tables with rustic charm. Packed with robust flavors and golden-brown perfection, you’ll crave these delightful morning companions that promise a satisfying start to any day.
Ingredients
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Meat:
- 1 pound (454 grams) sausage (Italian, breakfast, or your choice)
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the savory protein by sautéing ground sausage in a skillet over medium heat until thoroughly browned and crisp, approximately 6-8 minutes. Drain excess fat and allow to cool slightly.
- Create the dry mixture by thoroughly blending flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and paprika in a spacious mixing bowl.
- Incorporate shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheeses into the dry ingredients, ensuring even distribution throughout the mixture.
- Whisk liquid components separately, combining milk, Greek yogurt, eggs, and melted butter until achieving a smooth, uniform consistency.
- Gently merge wet and dry ingredients, stirring minimally to prevent overworking the batter. Carefully fold in the cooked sausage crumbles.
- Prepare a 12-cup muffin tin by lightly greasing or inserting paper liners. Distribute batter evenly, filling each cup approximately three-quarters full.
- Bake in a preheated 375°F (190°C) oven for 20-22 minutes, monitoring until muffins develop a golden-brown exterior and a toothpick inserted centrally emerges clean.
- Allow muffins to rest in the pan for 3-4 minutes before transferring to a wire cooling rack. Serve warm or at ambient temperature for optimal flavor and texture.
Notes
- Swap out regular sausage for turkey or chicken sausage to create a leaner protein option that’s lower in fat.
- Add diced jalapeños or red pepper flakes for a spicy kick that transforms the muffins into a zesty breakfast treat.
- Use gluten-free flour blend to make these muffins suitable for those with wheat sensitivities while maintaining a similar texture.
- Prep the sausage and cheese mixture ahead of time to create a quick grab-and-go breakfast option that saves morning cooking time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18-20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg