Description
Sausage Hash Brown Egg Muffins combine savory cooked sausage, crispy hash browns, fluffy eggs, and melted cheese into convenient, protein-packed breakfast bites. Ready in under 30 minutes, these muffins are perfect for quick mornings, meal prep, and customizable with your favorite veggies or seasonings. Enjoy a hearty, flavorful start to your day that’s kid-friendly and easy to make.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 pound ground sausage (spicy or mild), cooked and crumbled
- 2 cups frozen shredded hash browns, thawed and patted dry
- 6 large eggs, whisked
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or your favorite cheese)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional Add-ins
- 1/4 cup chopped onions
- 1/4 cup chopped bell peppers
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs (parsley, chives, or thyme)
Instructions
- Cook the Sausage: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground sausage until browned and fully cooked, breaking it into small pieces. Drain any excess grease to prevent oily muffins.
- Prepare the Hash Browns: Thaw frozen hash browns slightly and pat them dry with paper towels to remove moisture, ensuring they crisp up during baking.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk eggs until smooth. Add cooked sausage, hash browns, shredded cheese, salt, pepper, and any optional veggies or herbs. Mix everything thoroughly for even distribution.
- Fill Muffin Tin: Lightly grease a muffin tin or line with silicone liners. Spoon the mixture evenly into each muffin cup, packing gently to hold shape but leaving some room for expansion.
- Bake: Bake the muffins in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes, until tops are golden and eggs are set. A toothpick inserted in the center should come out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Let muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes before removing carefully with a butter knife or spatula. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Pre-cook sausage thoroughly to reduce grease and keep muffins light.
- Drain and dry hash browns well to achieve crispy texture.
- Use fresh eggs for fluffier and more tender muffins.
- Don’t overfill muffin cups; leave room for the eggs to expand while baking.
- Allow muffins to rest before removing for easier handling.
- Customize with add-ins gradually to avoid overpowering flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
Keywords: sausage, hash browns, egg muffins, breakfast, meal prep, protein-packed, savory muffins, easy breakfast