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Sweet Sausage Muffins

Sweet Sausage Muffins: A Cozy Start to Your Mornings

These Sweet Sausage Muffins are fluffy, customizable, and perfect for quick breakfasts or meal prep.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Muffin Base
  • 1 lb Breakfast Sausage Can swap for turkey sausage
  • 2 cups Hungry Jack Pancake Mix Only requires water for preparation
  • 1 cup Water Filtered or tap water
  • 1/4 cup Maple Syrup Use pure maple syrup
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese Shred from a block for meltier texture
Optional Add-Ins
  • 1/2 cup Diced Jalapeños For a spicy kick
  • 1/2 cup Blueberries For a sweet contrast

Equipment

  • mini muffin tin
  • Skillet
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 400ºF (204ºC) and grease a mini muffin tin.
  2. Cook the breakfast sausage in a skillet over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes, breaking it apart until browned. Drain excess fat.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine pancake mix, water, and maple syrup. Stir gently until just combined.
  4. Fold in the cooked sausage and shredded cheddar cheese into the batter.
  5. Spoon the batter into the greased mini muffin tin, filling each cup about three-quarters full.
  6. Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Cool in the tin for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack before serving warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 6gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These muffins are great for meal prep. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

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