Breakfast egg cups with sausage are a great option for busy mornings when you don’t have much time but still want a yummy and filling quick breakfast.
These breakfast egg muffins are an easy meal prep idea for the perfect delicious and convenient breakfast in the fridge for a quick weekday breakfast.
These breakfast cups are an ideal recipe if you follow a low-carb diet. They are low in carbs and high in protein, making them a nutritious breakfast choice.
Make-Ahead Eggs Cups with Sausage
Egg breakfast cups are perfect for busy weekday mornings and make a great dinner option for those hectic evenings.
By preparing a big batch of sausage egg cups on the weekend and storing them in the fridge, you can easily have a quick and healthy dinner ready whenever needed.
You can reheat the egg muffin cups in the oven or microwave. Serve them with fresh fruit, hash browns, a steaming cup of coffee, and an English muffin for a great meal.
These savory breakfast muffins are a healthy breakfast recipe that is easy to customize and can be enjoyed by the whole family.
Breakfast Egg Cups With Sausage Ingredients
This simple and delicious recipe for savory breakfast muffins requires only a few simple ingredients. For exact amounts, please refer to the full recipe card below.
- Ground Sausage – You can use any breakfast sausage, including turkey sausage, Italian sausage, chicken sausage, and pork sausage, for this sausage egg muffins recipe. You can also choose from various spice levels, including mild, medium, and hot.
- Eggs – Whole large eggs are recommended, with a preference for farm fresh or organic varieties.
- Bell Peppers – When making this recipe, you can use any bell peppers, including a red bell pepper, or yellow, orange, and green peppers. Or leave them out based on your preference.
- Seasonings – To add flavor, you can use a variety of common seasonings, such as salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cumin, and red pepper flakes. Additionally, you can use other herbs and spices like parsley, thyme, or rosemary to add more depth to the dish.
- Heavy Cream – While I prefer heavy cream, you can substitute it with any milk according to your preference. Some options include almond milk, half and half, or regular milk.
- Cheese – I grated a sharp cheddar cheese block for my breakfast muffins. You can substitute other cheese types, like Pepper Jack or Mozzarella, in this easy recipe.
- Add-Ins – You can include optional add-ins in sausage and egg muffin cups to add flavor and nutrition. Some suggestions include adding your favorite veggies, diced onions, fresh spinach, green onion, mushrooms, cooked bacon or ham, tomatoes, jalapeños, or chives.
How to Make Egg Cups with Sausage
Protein-packed breakfast cups made with eggs, sausage, and cheese are a delicious and easy breakfast option to enjoy at home or on the go.
Brown the Sausage
Start by heating a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the ground sausage, minced onion, and minced garlic to the skillet.
Cook until the sausage is browned, breaking it apart with a spoon or spatula as it cooks. Once the sausage is fully browned, remove the skillet from the heat and drain off any excess grease.
After cooking the sausage, be sure to add in any optional ingredients like bell peppers, onions, or other add-ins before spooning the mixture into the muffin cups
Make the Egg Mixture
Crack the whole eggs into a large mixing bowl. Add the heavy cream, salt, and black pepper. Whisk all the ingredients together until the eggs are well beaten, and the mixture is smooth and evenly combined.
Fill Muffin Cups
To assemble your egg muffins with sausage, either line the muffin tin with parchment or silicone muffin liners, or give it a quick spray with nonstick cooking spray to prevent the eggs from sticking.
Using a spoon or spatula, divide the browned sausage mixture evenly among the muffin cups.
Carefully pour the egg mixture over the sausage in each muffin cup. Don’t fill the cups to the top – leave a little space for the eggs to puff up and expand as they bake.
Sprinkle the Cheese
Sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly on each muffin cup using a spoon or your fingers. The cheese on top will melt as the egg and sausage cups bake in the oven, creating a mouthwatering cheesy topping.
If you prefer not to have the melted cheese on top, you can mix the cheese into the egg mixture instead.
Bake the Sausage Egg Cups
To cook the sausage egg cups, preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Place the muffin tin in the oven and bake until the eggs are fully set. This will typically take around 15-20 minutes, but keep an eye on them to avoid overcooking.
Serve and Enjoy
To loosen the sausage egg muffins from the muffin tin, run a butter knife around the edges of each muffin cup to release the muffin.
These muffins can be served warm or at room temperature. They can be enjoyed on their own or paired with some fresh fruit, slices of Canadian bacon or toast for a more complete breakfast.
Store Leftovers
You can store leftover sausage egg muffins in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days. To reheat, microwave them for 20-30 seconds until warmed through.
For longer storage, you can freeze the muffins in a freezer bag for 2-3 months. To thaw and reheat, let them thaw in the refrigerator overnight and then reheat in the microwave for 30-60 seconds.
Tools to Make Egg Cups with Sausage
You’ll need a few essential kitchen tools to make delicious egg sausage and cheese muffins!
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- Large Cast Iron Skillet – This pan is perfect for browning the sausage and cooking eggs, vegetables, and much more.
- Muffin Tin – You will need a standard greased muffin tin to bake the egg sausage muffins in. While I prefer stoneware, you can use silicone or nonstick.
- Muffin Liners – To make clean-up easier, you can use silicone muffin cups, tulip cupcake liners, or standard baking liners to remove the egg cups easily.
More Easy Breakfast Recipes
If you love this simple and tasty sausage muffin recipe, you may want to check out these other quick and easy breakfast ideas:
Sausage and Sweet Potato Hash
Southwest Breakfast Skillet
Avocado Egg Cups
These sausage egg cups are a delicious and simple way to break out of your breakfast rut and add some variety to your mornings.
Not only are they a satisfying and filling breakfast option, but they can also be made ahead of time for busy work weeks or as a weekend breakfast treat.
And let’s not forget that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, so why not start with one of your new favorite breakfast recipes?
Try these sausage egg muffins and see how they can make your mornings better!
Easy Breakfast Egg Cups with Sausage Recipe
Yield: 12
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Easy Breakfast Egg Cups with Sausage Recipe is a simple and delicious way to start your day. These muffin cups are made with eggs, ground sausage, and cheddar cheese, perfect for a busy workweek or a leisurely weekend breakfast. The recipe is easy to customize with your favorite seasonings and add-ins, such as onions, garlic, and shredded cheese.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground sausage
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 12 large eggs
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon minced onion
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Start by heating a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the ground sausage, minced onion, and minced garlic to the skillet.
- Cook until the sausage is browned, breaking it apart with a spoon or spatula as it cooks. Once the sausage is fully browned, remove the skillet from the heat and drain off any excess grease.
- After cooking the sausage, be sure to add in any optional ingredients like bell peppers, onions, or other add-ins before spooning the mixture into the muffin cups
- Crack the whole eggs into a large mixing bowl. Add the heavy cream, salt, and black pepper. Whisk all the ingredients together until the eggs are well beaten, and the mixture is smooth and evenly combined.
- To assemble your sausage egg cups, either line the muffin tin with parchment or silicone muffin liners, or give it a quick spray with nonstick cooking spray to prevent the eggs from sticking.
- Using a spoon or spatula, divide the browned sausage mixture evenly among the muffin cups.
- Carefully pour the egg mixture over the sausage in each muffin cup. Don’t fill the cups to the top – leave a little space for the eggs to puff up and expand as they bake.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly on each muffin cup using a spoon or your fingers. The cheese on top will melt as the egg and sausage cups bake in the oven, creating a mouthwatering cheesy topping.
- If you prefer not to have the melted cheese on top, you can mix the cheese into the egg mixture instead.
- To cook the sausage egg cups, preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Place the muffin tin in the oven and bake until the eggs are fully set. This will typically take around 15-20 minutes, but keep an eye on them to avoid overcooking.
- To loosen the sausage egg muffins from the muffin tin, run a butter knife around the edges of each muffin cup to release the muffin.
- These muffins can be served warm or at room temperature. They can be enjoyed on their own or paired with some fresh fruit, slices of Canadian bacon or toast for a more complete breakfast.
Notes
- You can include optional add-ins in sausage egg cups to add flavor and nutrition. Some suggestions include adding your favorite veggies, diced onions, fresh spinach, green onion, mushrooms, cooked bacon or ham, tomatoes, jalapeños, or chives.
- You can store leftover sausage egg muffins in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days. To reheat, microwave them for 20-30 seconds until warmed through.
- For longer storage, you can freeze the muffins in a freezer bag for 2-3 months. To thaw and reheat, let them thaw in the refrigerator overnight and then reheat in the microwave for 30-60 seconds.
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