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Golden brown savory sausage muffins with melted cheddar cheese and green onions in a muffin tin.

Sausage Breakfast Muffins

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 12 servings
Calories 245 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground pork breakfast sausage
  • 2 cups all -purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon sal t
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1.5 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 2 large egg s
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • 1/4 cup sliced green onions

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a standard 12-cup muffin tin with non-stick spray or butter.
  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground sausage until fully browned and crumbled. Drain excess fat on paper towels.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and black pepper.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and melted butter.
  • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined; do not overmix.
  • Gently fold in the cooked sausage, shredded cheese, and green onions.
  • Distribute the batter evenly into the 12 muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
  • Bake for 18 to 22 minutes until the tops are golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Cool in the tin for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to serve warm.