Description
Mini Sausage Egg Muffins are a delicious and convenient breakfast option featuring a flavorful combination of spicy sausage, tender onions, crispy hash browns, and sharp cheddar cheese baked in mini muffin tins. Perfect for meal prep and quick morning meals, these bite-sized muffins can be customized with your favorite ingredients and make for a satisfying start to any day.
Ingredients
Scale
Egg Mixture
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tbsp milk
- Salt & pepper to taste
Vegetables
- 1/4 cup frozen hash browns
- 1/3 cup white onion, chopped
Meat and Cheese
- 1/3 cup spicy sausage
- 1/3 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Optional Garnish
- Additional shredded cheese
- Extra sausage crumbles
- Chopped parsley
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly spray a mini muffin tin with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Cook the sausage: In a skillet over medium heat on the stovetop, brown the spicy sausage until fully cooked and slightly crispy. Set aside, leaving the rendered grease in the pan.
- Sauté the onions: Using the sausage grease in the pan, sauté the chopped white onions until softened and translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Set aside with the sausage.
- Prepare muffin base: Evenly distribute the frozen hash browns into the bottom of each mini muffin cup to form a base layer.
- Mix eggs and fillings: In a small bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper. Stir in the cooked sausage, sautéed onions, and shredded cheddar cheese until well combined.
- Assemble muffins: Spoon the egg mixture evenly over the hash browns in the muffin tin, filling each cup almost to the top.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes, or until the egg muffins are set and lightly golden on top.
- Garnish and serve: Remove muffins from the oven and optionally garnish with extra cheese, sausage crumbles, and chopped parsley before serving. Leftovers can be frozen for easy breakfasts later.
Notes
- You can customize these muffins by substituting the sausage with bacon or ham, and adding your favorite vegetables like bell peppers or spinach.
- Try different cheeses such as mozzarella, pepper jack, or feta for varying flavor profiles.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 1 month.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini muffin
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
