Turkey Sausage Egg Muffins (Print Version)
Savory turkey sausage and fluffy baked egg muffins—high-protein, low-carb grab-and-go breakfast for meal prep.
# What You Need:
→ Meats
01 - 8 ounces turkey sausage, casing removed
→ Vegetables
02 - 1/2 cup red bell pepper, finely diced
03 - 1/2 cup spinach, chopped
04 - 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
→ Eggs & Dairy
05 - 8 large eggs
06 - 1/4 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
07 - 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, optional
08 - Salt and pepper, to taste
→ Spices
09 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
10 - 1/4 teaspoon paprika
# How-To:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line with silicone liners.
02 - In a skillet over medium heat, cook turkey sausage, breaking it up with a spatula, until browned and cooked through. Drain excess fat.
03 - Add red bell pepper and spinach to the skillet, sautéing for 2 to 3 minutes until vegetables are softened. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
04 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
05 - Add the cooked sausage and vegetable mixture, green onions, and shredded cheddar cheese (if using) to the egg mixture. Stir until evenly combined.
06 - Divide the mixture evenly among the 12 muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
07 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until set and lightly golden on top. Let cool for 5 minutes before removing muffins from the tin.
08 - Serve warm or let cool completely before storing in an airtight container.
# Expert Advice:
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- These muffins are the answer to hectic mornings when you just need a delicious, no-fuss breakfast in hand.
- They’re endlessly customizable, so your favorite veggies or cheeses can sneak in without fuss.
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- If you overfill the muffin cups, you’ll be chasing eggy overflow off your oven floor.
- Letting the sausage and veggies cool a bit before mixing with eggs stops accidental scrambling.
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- Mix gently after adding veggies to keep the muffins airy and light, not dense.
- A tiny sprinkle of extra cheese on top before baking gives a golden crisp edge.