Description
These Sausage Egg Muffins are protein-packed, low-carb breakfast bites perfect for meal prep or busy mornings. Loaded with savory sausage, fluffy eggs, and melty cheese, they’re a quick grab-and-go option for a satisfying start to your day! #breakfastmuffins #lowcarb #eggmuffins #mealprep #easybreakfast
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup cooked breakfast sausage, crumbled
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup diced bell pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 12-cup muffin tin with nonstick spray.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs and milk until well blended. Season with salt and pepper.
- Divide the cooked sausage evenly among the muffin cups.
- Add bell peppers and green onions to each cup.
- Pour the egg mixture over the fillings, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
- Sprinkle cheddar cheese on top of each muffin.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the eggs are set and the tops are lightly golden.
- Let cool for a few minutes before removing from the pan. Serve warm or store for later.
Notes
- These muffins store well in the fridge for up to 4 days and can be frozen for longer storage.
- Customize with your favorite veggies or swap sausage for bacon or ham.
- Reheat in the microwave for about 30 seconds per muffin.
- Use silicone muffin liners for easy removal and cleanup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 290 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg