Name: Easy Sausage Muffins (Savory, Cheesy & Perfect for Breakfast)
Ingredients: 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour; 1 tbsp baking powder; ½ tsp salt; ¼ tsp black pepper; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; ½ cup cooked breakfast sausage, crumbled (about 4–5 oz raw); 2 large eggs; ¾ cup milk (whole or 2%); 2 tbsp melted butter or oil; Optional: 1 tbsp chopped fresh chives or parsley

Ingredients

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1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
1 tbsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
½ cup cooked breakfast sausage, crumbled (about 4–5 oz raw)
2 large eggs
¾ cup milk (whole or 2%)
2 tbsp melted butter or oil
Optional: 1 tbsp chopped fresh chives or parsley

Instructions

Prep: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a 6-cup jumbo muffin tin or standard 12-cup tin.
Cook sausage: Brown sausage in a skillet over medium heat. Drain fat; cool slightly.
Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper. Stir in cheese and cooked sausage.
Mix wet ingredients: In another bowl, whisk eggs, milk, and melted butter.
Combine: Pour wet into dry; stir just until moistened (do not overmix). Fold in herbs if using.
Fill: Divide batter evenly among muffin cups (fill nearly to top for jumbo, ¾ full for standard).
Bake:
- Jumbo: 20–22 minutes
- Standard: 15–18 minutes
  Until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool 5 minutes before removing from pan. Serve warm!

💡 Pro Tips:
– Use fully cooked sausage (like Jimmy Dean) for convenience.
– For gluten-free: Swap flour for GF all-purpose blend + ½ tsp xanthan gum.
– Freeze cooled muffins up to 3 months—reheat in microwave or toaster oven!

Prep Time & Nutrition (per standard muffin, makes 12):