These Sausage, Egg, and Cheese Muffins bake in a muffin tin and come together quickly in under 25 minutes with only 4 ingredients! You’ll love these easy muffins as a healthy, low-carb breakfast preparation idea. Keto-friendly too!
Egg muffins are perfect for busy mornings when you don’t have time to think about what to make for breakfast! You can pop it in the microwave whenever you need a filling, quick and healthy breakfast or snack.
As a nutritionist, I try to keep a stash of healthy breakfast ideas handy for my family when we’re scrambling to get ready on busy workday mornings! I love that our breakfasts are loaded with protein and healthy fats so they keep everyone satisfied until lunchtime. These egg muffins pack a punch of protein, and they’re delicious too! Fluffy and cheesy, with an airy texture.
Reasons you’ll love this breakfast
- Only 4 ingredients!
- A breakfast egg muffin is a baked egg cup (similar to a mini quiche or frittata if you prefer a fancier name) usually filled with vegetables, cheese, and another protein. While I absolutely love a full-size quiche, or frittata for company, these muffin cups make things easy and portable!
- You can enjoy it on its own, or as part of a larger breakfast or brunch. Try it with my Strawberry Breakfast Bake or Baked Oatmeal!
- Egg muffins in muffin tins are easy to customize by swapping out your favorite cheese, substituting the protein, or using all kinds of different fresh vegetables or herbs.
How to make Cheddar Egg and Sausage Muffins
All you need for this recipe is just 4, yes, only 4 ingredients!
- Egg
- Cheddar
- Sausage Breakfast
- Milk, half and half, or heavy cream
We started by preparing muffin tins by greasing them lightly. Also, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add a little oil and sausage to cook. The total sausage cooking time should be about 8 minutes.
Meanwhile, beat eggs and milk in a large bowl. Distribute the cooked sausages evenly between the muffin cups, sprinkle with the cheddar cheese, then distribute the egg mixture. Transfer to the oven and bake for 15 – 17 minutes. There he is!
Using Egg Muffins in meal preparation
Egg muffins are perfect for meal prep and provide a healthy breakfast option!
For refrigerator: these will keep well in an airtight container, individually wrapped, up to 5 days in the refrigerator.
For freezers: wrap each egg muffin separately, then store in a large freezer-friendly ziplock bag of a freezer-friendly container. You can thaw in the refrigerator overnight, or thaw directly in the microwave while reheating.
Helpful tip!
To prevent sticking, use non-stick spray on your muffin tins. You can also use cupcake liners or parchment paper, but be sure to use nonstick spray on top too!
If you prefer to avoid the spray, usually brush with butter or olive oil before filling each muffin cup.
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Easy 4 Ingredient Egg Muffins
4-Ingredient Egg Muffin Cheddar Sausage Breakfast comes together in just 25 minutes! You’ll love these Keto-friendly muffins that are perfect for meal prep, or for breakfast and lunch groups.
prep time 10 minute
cooking time 15 minute
Portion 12 Muffins
Ingredients
-
1
pound
ground breakfast sausage -
3/4
cup
grated cheddar cheese -
9
big
egg -
1/3
cup
milk, heavy cream, or half and half
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with coating or grease muffin cups generously.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, coat the pan with cooking spray and cook the sausages until lightly browned. Stir and crush the sausages consistently. The total cooking time should be exactly about 8 minutes.
Meanwhile, beat eggs and milk in a large bowl. Season with a little salt and pepper.
Once the sausages are done, distribute them evenly among the 12 cups. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese. Pour the egg mixture over the top, and fill the top of each muffin cup.
Transfer to the oven and bake for 15-17 minutes (depending on the oven), or until the top is lightly golden and the muffins are puffy.