Best 10 Breakfast Sausage Muffin Cups Recipes

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Kick-start your day with a delightful and savory breakfast treat - Breakfast Sausage Muffin Cups! These delectable muffin cups are a perfect blend of flavors and textures, featuring juicy breakfast sausage, fluffy eggs, and a crispy muffin base. Each bite offers a burst of savory goodness that will leave you feeling satisfied and energized for the day ahead. With just a few simple steps and readily available ingredients, you can easily whip up these muffin cups in your kitchen. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, this recipe is designed for success. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey that will result in a delightful morning meal.

Other than the classic Breakfast Sausage Muffin Cups, this article also provides variations to cater to different dietary preferences and taste buds. For those who prefer a vegetarian option, the Veggie Sausage Muffin Cups offer a hearty and flavorful alternative, featuring plant-based sausage. If you're looking for a gluten-free treat, the Gluten-Free Breakfast Sausage Muffin Cups are a perfect choice, ensuring that everyone can enjoy these delicious muffin cups. And for those with a sweet tooth, the Sweet Potato Sausage Muffin Cups add a touch of natural sweetness to the savory flavors, creating a unique and irresistible breakfast option. With four variations to choose from, this article has something for everyone to enjoy.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SAUSAGE & EGG BREAKFAST CUPS RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: ground sausage, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, dried parsley, eggs, shredded cheddar cheese, spinach, tomato

Provided by Tiffany Lo

Categories     Breakfast

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb ground sausage, pork, chicken, or turkey
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon paprika
¼ teaspoon dried parsley
6 eggs
shredded cheddar cheese, to taste
spinach, chopped
tomato, diced

Steps:

  • Mix sausage, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and dried parsley in a bowl until well combined.
  • Grease a muffin tin and start to form shells with the sausage mix. Cover the sides and leave room in the middle for the eggs.
  • In a separate bowl, mix the eggs, salt, and pepper.
  • Pour egg mixture into the middle of each cup.
  • Top with shredded cheese, tomatoes, spinach, or toppings of your choice.
  • Bake at 350°F (180°C) for 30 minutes.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 502 calories, Carbohydrate 2 grams, Fat 39 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 33 grams, Sugar 1 gram

SAUSAGE BREAKFAST MUFFINS



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I can never seem to get out of bed with enough time to make breakfast. My solution is to make these muffins ahead of time and pop them in the microwave for 30 seconds just before heading out the door. -Sara Sanders, Fountain City, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/3 pound bulk Italian sausage
3 large eggs
1/8 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 package (8-1/2 ounces) corn bread/muffin mix
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. Line 12 muffin cups with paper liners. In a skillet, cook sausage over medium heat 4-5 minutes or until no longer pink, breaking into crumbles. Remove to paper towels to drain., In a small bowl, whisk eggs, seasoned salt and pepper. Pour into same pan; cook and stir over medium heat until eggs are thickened and no liquid egg remains. Remove from heat., In a large bowl, prepare muffin mix according to package directions. Fold in sausage, scrambled eggs and 1/2 cup cheese. Fill prepared cups two-thirds full., Bake 10 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese; bake 5 minutes longer or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes before removing from pan. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts :

BREAKFAST BISCUIT CUPS



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The first time I made these biscuit cups, my husband and his assistant basketball coach came in as I was pulling them out of the oven. They loved them! -Debra Carlson, Columbus Junction, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/3 pound bulk pork sausage
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided
3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon 2% milk, divided
1/2 cup frozen cubed hash brown potatoes, thawed
1 tablespoon butter
2 large eggs
1/8 teaspoon garlic salt
1 can (16.3 ounces) large refrigerated flaky biscuits
1/2 cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the flour, salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper until blended; gradually add 3/4 cup milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat and set aside., In another large skillet over medium heat, cook potatoes in butter until tender. Whisk the eggs, garlic salt and remaining milk and pepper; add to skillet. Cook and stir until almost set., Press each biscuit onto the bottom and up the sides of 8 ungreased muffin cups. Spoon the egg mixture, half the cheese, and sausage into cups; sprinkle with remaining cheese., Bake at 375° for 18-22 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 5 minutes before removing from pan. Freeze option: Freeze cooled biscuit cups in a freezer container, separating layers with waxed paper. To use, microwave 1 frozen biscuit cup on high for 50-60 seconds or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 303 calories, Fat 18g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 72mg cholesterol, Sodium 774mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

CHEDDAR SAUSAGE BREAKFAST MUFFINS



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Folks say breakfast is my specialty, and these hearty muffins fit right in with a good country breakfast.-Clyde Blount, Pearl, Mississippi

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1 cup milk
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/2 pound bulk pork sausage, cooked and drained
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the dry ingredients. Combine egg, milk and butter stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in sausage and cheese., Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 375° for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans. Serve warm. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 191 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 358mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

AMAZING MUFFIN CUPS



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Eggs, sausage, red bell pepper, and cheese are baked in hash brown potato 'cups' for a delicious breakfast that will feed a crowd.

Provided by From the Kitchen at Johnsonville Sausage

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips

Time 50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

12 links Johnsonville® Original breakfast sausage
3 cups frozen country style shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed
3 tablespoons butter, melted
⅛ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon pepper
6 eggs, lightly beaten
2 cups shredded 4-cheese Mexican blend cheese
¼ cup chopped red bell pepper
chopped fresh chives or green onion

Steps:

  • Prepare sausage according to package directions. cool slightly and cut into 1/2-inch pieces; set aside.
  • In a bowl, combine hash browns, butter, salt and pepper; divide evenly into 12 greased muffin cups. Press mixture onto sides and bottom of muffin cups.
  • Bake at 400 degrees F for 12 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from oven; divide sausage pieces into muffin cups.
  • In a bowl, combine eggs, cheese and bell pepper. Spoon mixture evenly into muffin cups. Sprinkle with chives or onion. Return to oven, bake 13-15 minutes or until set. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 223.9 calories, Carbohydrate 8.7 g, Cholesterol 114.2 mg, Fat 18.3 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 11.2 g, SaturatedFat 9.3 g, Sodium 412.6 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

SAUSAGE EGG MUFFINS



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This is a quick and easy morning or afternoon snack. I use the regular size muffin pans but fill them enough 1/3 full, but may adjust the amount of filling to suit your taste.

Provided by SMILEYBLAKE

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Eggs

Time 40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

½ pound ground pork sausage
12 eggs, beaten
½ (4 ounce) can chopped green chile peppers, drained
1 small onion, chopped
1 teaspoon garlic powder
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease 12 muffin cups.
  • Place sausage in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine eggs, chiles, onion, garlic powder, salt pepper and sausage; mix well. Spoon 1/4 cup of sausage mixture into each prepared muffin cup.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, until egg has set and a toothpick inserted into each 'muffin' comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 154.7 calories, Carbohydrate 1.6 g, Cholesterol 198.9 mg, Fat 12.6 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 8.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 251.1 mg, Sugar 0.9 g

TEX-MEX BREAKFAST SAUSAGE CUPS



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OUT OF THIS WORLD DELICIOUS!! Incredible flavor! Quick and easy! Great fix-ahead item for busy people. Freeze, then microwave. Pretty muffin cup to serve overnight guests for breakfast!

Provided by Seasoned Cook

Categories     Breakfast

Time 27m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (10 1/4 ounce) Pillsbury Grands refrigerated buttermilk biscuits (5 to a can)
1/2 lb sausage
1 egg
1 teaspoon milk
1/3 cup salsa (mild or hot)
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Fry sausage and crumble.
  • Generously spray vegetable oil on a muffin tin. Press biscuits into 5 holes to form a cup with edges extending out of top.
  • Evenly divide crumbled sausage to each biscuit-formed cup. Beat egg with milk. Spoon 1 tablespoon of egg mixture over sausage. Add 1 tablespoon of salsa onto sausage. Top each with shredded cheese. To prevent any spills, place muffin tin on top of a cookie sheet pan while baking.
  • Bake in a 350 degree oven for 17 minutes or until done.
  • Note: Can be easily doubled. Purchase another 10.2 oz can of 5 biscuits. (The larger size only has 8 biscuits per can.) For best results use Grands size biscuits only.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 397.9, Fat 25.7, SaturatedFat 9.2, Cholesterol 76.1, Sodium 1183.6, Carbohydrate 27.6, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 4.9, Protein 13.7

SAUSAGE PANCAKE MUFFINS



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My kids love sausage and pancakes but making them during the week was out of the question. I purchased the frozen variety on a stick but wasn't keen on the calories, additives or price. This version of pigs in a blanket is a great alternative that's much more cost effective. -Lisa Dodd, Greenville, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 40m

Yield about 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 packages (7 ounces each) frozen fully cooked breakfast sausage links
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 large egg, lightly beaten
2 cups 2% milk
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons honey
Maple syrup, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Coat 48 mini muffin cups with cooking spray. Microwave sausages according to package directions; drain. Cut into small chunks; divide evenly among muffin cups., Whisk next 6 ingredients. In another bowl, whisk egg, milk, oil and honey until blended. Add to flour mixture; stir just until moistened. Pour batter over sausage chunks in prepared muffin cups., Bake until lightly browned, 15-20 minutes. Cool 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. Serve warm, adding syrup if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280 calories, Fat 16g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 658mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

BREAKFAST CUPS



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This is a good way to get the morning going. Just give yourself about an hour. They are filling and versatile. Kids can also help some.

Provided by Jennicaakes

Categories     Breakfast and Brunch     Eggs     Breakfast Sandwich Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 7

cooking spray
18 refrigerated biscuits (unbaked)
8 ounces breakfast sausage
7 large eggs
½ cup milk
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 cup mild shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease 18 muffin cups with cooking spray.
  • Roll out biscuit dough on a lightly floured surface to form 5-inch rounds. Place each round in the prepared muffin cups, pressing into the base and sides to form a dough cup.
  • Cook and stir sausage in a skillet over medium-high heat until browned and cooked through, 5 to 10 minutes; drain fat. Spoon sausage into dough cups.
  • Whisk eggs, milk, salt, and pepper together in a bowl until well-beaten. Pour egg mixture into each dough cup, filling each just below the top of the biscuit dough. Sprinkle Cheddar cheese on top of egg mixture.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until eggs are set and biscuit dough is golden, 15 to 18 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190.4 calories, Carbohydrate 13.6 g, Cholesterol 88.3 mg, Fat 11.4 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 8.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 496.6 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

BREAKFAST CASSEROLE WITH SAUSAGE



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I have had this breakfast casserole with sausage every Christmas for as long as I remember. It has been in our family cookbook for years and years. It's amazing.

Provided by Jenna L. Annas

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Eggs

Time 9h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

cooking spray
1 ½ pounds bulk Italian sausage
3 cups milk
1 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese
9 large eggs, beaten
3 slices bread, cubed
1 ½ teaspoons dry mustard
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Spray a 9x13-inch casserole with cooking spray.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir sausage in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to the prepared casserole.
  • Mix milk, Cheddar cheese, eggs, bread cubes, dry mustard, and salt together in a large bowl. Pour over the sausage. Cover and place in the refrigerator, 8 hours to overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bake casserole, uncovered, until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294.4 calories, Carbohydrate 8.2 g, Cholesterol 181.5 mg, Fat 20.6 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 18.3 g, SaturatedFat 8.7 g, Sodium 873.3 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

Tips:

  • Use a muffin tin with liners: This will help keep the muffin cups from sticking and make them easier to remove from the tin.
  • Grease the muffin cups: This will also help prevent the muffin cups from sticking. You can use cooking spray, butter, or oil.
  • Fill the muffin cups about 2/3 full: This will help prevent the muffin cups from overflowing.
  • Bake the muffin cups at the recommended temperature and time: This will help ensure that the muffin cups are cooked through.
  • Let the muffin cups cool for a few minutes before serving: This will help prevent the muffin cups from falling apart.
  • Serve the muffin cups warm or at room temperature: They are best enjoyed fresh out of the oven, but they can also be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Breakfast sausage muffin cups are a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast or snack. They are perfect for busy mornings when you need something quick and portable to eat. These muffin cups can be made with a variety of ingredients, so you can customize them to your own taste. They are also a great way to use up leftover breakfast sausage. With a little planning, you can have a batch of these muffin cups ready to go in the freezer for a quick and easy breakfast or snack anytime you need one.

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