Country Sausage and Cheese Muffins

Savor the comforting flavors of these Country Sausage and Cheese Muffins, a crowd-pleasing recipe perfect for breakfast, brunch, or snacking on the go. Packed with savory ground breakfast sausage, sharp cheddar cheese, and a touch of garlic and cayenne for depth, these muffins offer a delightful balance of hearty and cheesy goodness. Made with simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour and baking powder, they come together in just 15 minutes of prep time and bake to golden perfection in under 20 minutes. Serve them warm, straight out of the oven, for a flaky, cheesy treat, or garnish with fresh chives for an extra pop of color and flavor. Whether you're hosting a weekend gathering or meal prepping for busy mornings, these savory muffins are sure to impress with their irresistible aroma and melt-in-your-mouth texture. Keywords: sausage and cheese muffins recipe, savory breakfast muffins, easy brunch ideas, make-ahead snacks, cheesy muffins.

Nutriscore Rating: 49/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 225 grams Ground breakfast sausage
• 250 grams All-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Cayenne pepper (optional)
• 150 grams Shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 180 milliliters Milk
• 2 pieces Large eggs
• 50 grams Unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
• 2 tablespoons Chopped fresh chives (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a standard muffin tin or line it with paper muffin liners.

Step 2

In a medium skillet, cook the ground breakfast sausage over medium heat until browned and fully cooked, breaking it up into crumbles with a spatula. Drain any excess grease and set the sausage aside to cool slightly.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper (if using).

Step 4

Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and cooked sausage, making sure they are evenly distributed throughout the dry mixture.

Step 5

In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, and melted butter until well combined.

Step 6

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold them together with a spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the muffins dense.

Step 7

Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cavity about three-quarters full.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the muffins are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.

Step 9

Remove the muffins from the oven and allow them to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 10

If desired, garnish the muffins with a sprinkle of chopped fresh chives before serving. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(982.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2905.9

Total Fat 176.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 87.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 816.5mg	0%
Sodium 5686.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 219.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.2g	0%
Total Sugars 9.7g
Protein 110.0g	0%

Vitamin D 161.7IU	0%
Calcium 1488.3mg	0%
Iron 15.8mg	0%
Potassium 1328.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 54.7%

Protein: 15.2%

Carbs: 30.2%