Cheese and Sausage Egg Muffins Recipe - Simple Joy (2024)

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These Cheese and Sausage Egg Muffins come together in a flash! With only 10 minutes prep time and 25 minutes baking time, they are the perfect easy breakfast.

At only 140 calories per muffin, they are a great light breakfast option. These muffin tin eggs also freeze beautifully, so make a batch today and have breakfast for the whole week.

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I’m so proud to be working with Jennie-O to bring you this recipe for egg muffins! We eat so much Jennie-O in our house and I love sharing those recipes with you!

Have you guys seen Moana yet?We have watched it like three times and I seriously cry every single time.

It’s totally possible that it’s just been an emotional couple of months – when I add up all the things that have happened since January 1st, I’m a little impressed with myself that I haven’t completely lost it – but I also cry every time we listen to the soundtrack. It is now on repeat in our house, and I’m not usually such a sap, but it legitimately makes me cry.

I think it’s the telling of a story of young girl who is fighting for her people and finding strength within herself . . . you guys, I’m for sure a sap! I just gave myself goosebumps writing that last sentence.

I love the idea of showing my kids movies that show them the importance of inner strength. Especially my girls! It’s a far cry from the boy rescuing the girl in all.the.movies of my youth. So if you haven’t seen it yet, you totally have to. Also, they show Moana as a toddler, young girl, and older teenager, and as a young girl she is a spitting image of my niece which I think is the coolest thing ever.

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INGREDIENTS FOR EASY EGG MUFFIN CUPS

And after you give my first recommendation a go, you have to try the next one, which is these super fast Cheese and Sausage Egg Muffins! These breakfast egg muffins are SO fast and delicious. They start with Jennie-O’s all natural breakfast sausage. It is so perfect in these muffins because with so few other ingredients, the flavor the sausage really shines through and makes for one amazing tasting muffin!

WHAT YOU NEED TO MAKE BREAKFAST EGG MUFFINS

  • Jennie-O Breakfast Sausages
  • eggs
  • onion
  • red bell pepper
  • salt and pepper
  • garlic pepper
  • cheddar cheese

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CAN YOU EAT EGG MUFFINS COLD?

Yes! These are great warm or cold. This egg muffin recipe makes a great school snack, especially because they do not need to be warm to enjoy them. They will last in your refrigerator after baking for three days. Otherwise you can freeze them!

HOW DO YOU REHEAT EGG MUFFINS?

To reheat your frozen egg muffins, put them in the microwave for 1 minute at half power. I like to wrap them in a slightly damp paper towel when I do this to keep them from drying out.

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Other Great Breakfast Ideas

  • Ham and Cheese Egg Muffins
  • Three Ingredient Smoothies
  • Homemade Granola

If you make these egg muffins or any of my other recipes, leave me a comment and let me know what you think!

Prep: 10 minutes minutes

Cook: 25 minutes minutes

Total: 35 minutes minutes

These Cheese and Sausage Egg Muffins come together in a flash! With only 10 minutes prep time and 25 minutes baking time, they are the perfect easy breakfast. At only 140 calories per muffin, they are a great light breakfast option. These muffin tin eggs also freeze beautifully, so make a batch today and have breakfast for the whole week.

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound Jennie-O Breakfast Sausage
  • 24 large eggs
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 1 medium red bell pepper diced
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese divided

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.

  • In a large skillet, cook the sausage until fully cooked through. Drain and set aside.

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs. Add the onion, pepper, spices, cooked sausage, and 1 cup of the cheese.

  • Spray two 12 cup muffin tins heavily with cooking spray. Using a 1/3 cup measure, fill the muffin cups (in other words, 1/3 cup of the mixture in each muffin cup). Top with the remaining cheese and bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until the muffins are set. (Mine were done at 20 minutes, but when I baked until 25 minutes they came out of the pan more easily.)

Calories: 144kcal (7%) Carbohydrates: 1g Protein: 13g (26%) Fat: 10g (15%) Saturated Fat: 4g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g Monounsaturated Fat: 3g Cholesterol: 214mg (71%) Sodium: 411mg (18%) Potassium: 87mg (2%) Sugar: 1g (1%) Vitamin A: 500IU (10%) Vitamin C: 9.1mg (11%) Calcium: 90mg (9%) Iron: 1.3mg (7%)

Author: Lisa Longley

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

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  1. Bj says

    Can these muffins be made up and cooked the next morning?

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    • Cheese and Sausage Egg Muffins Recipe - Simple Joy (11)Lisa Longley says

      Yes, you could make the batter the night before.

      Reply

  2. Amanda says

    How long do the egg muffins store good for?

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    • Cheese and Sausage Egg Muffins Recipe - Simple Joy (12)Lisa Longley says

      This will last for three to five days in the refrigerator, but they freeze really well.

      Reply

  3. Pat Treml says

    Cheese and Sausage Egg Muffins Recipe - Simple Joy (13)
    I made these muffins for a Easter Day Brunch. Everyone loved them, and they were so easy to make!

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  4. Julia says

    Cheese and Sausage Egg Muffins Recipe - Simple Joy (14)
    I was excited to make this recipe. My question is it was so pretty when they came out of the oven. Then as they cooled they started to shrivel up on me. I mean in minutes this happened. Any suggestions on how to to pretty them up or stop the shriveling from happening? Other than that it went really well. Taking them to work in the morning. Wish me 🤞 luck.

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    • Cheese and Sausage Egg Muffins Recipe - Simple Joy (15)Lisa Longley says

      I’m not quite sure. The muffins you see in the picture are cooled.

      Reply

  5. Marcia Anderson says

    I thought it had a crust,,, but after reading the ingredient list, I see no crusty ingredients! Hooray! I’m going to try making these next week when I need to make a breakfast for the ladies at a sewing retreat! I think it will win over the french toast casserole we’ve been served the past few years!

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    • Cheese and Sausage Egg Muffins Recipe - Simple Joy (16)Lisa Longley says

      I hope everyone loves them!

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  6. John says

    Do you put sausage mixture on bottom of time liner and then egg and sprinkle with shredded cheese, or put whole mixture in liner.

    Thanks

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    • Cheese and Sausage Egg Muffins Recipe - Simple Joy (17)Lisa Longley says

      In step three, you combine everything and then you put it in the muffin tin to bake.

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  7. MARIE TALARY says

    how much milk to add to the eggs for the egg and ham muffind

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    • Cheese and Sausage Egg Muffins Recipe - Simple Joy (18)Lisa Longley says

      You can read the full recipe here: Ham and Cheese Egg Muffins. If you hit the jump to the recipe button at the top it will take you right to it.

      Reply

  8. Linda says

    I am making egg, sausage and cheese muffins for my SS class Sunday. I am changing it a tad. I don’t have any red bell pepper m, which I love and am not sure adding the onion. I probably will. I will layer the beaten egg on bottom, top that with cooked sausage and top with cheddar and mozzarella cheese. Hope it comes out delicious.

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  9. Cindy Walker says

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    I made this recipe today. I cut the recipe in half and added 1/4 cup cream. Sprayed muffin tin well and they came out very easily. My husband ate two right away and said they were yummy. I can tell they will not last long!

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    • Cheese and Sausage Egg Muffins Recipe - Simple Joy (20)Lisa Longley says

      I’m so glad you liked them!

      Reply

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FAQs

How long will egg muffins last in the fridge? ›

Storage and Reheating Tips

Let the muffins cool completely, then place them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. You can store all of the muffins together in a single larger container or portion them into individual containers to take with you on the go.

How many calories in an egg sausage and cheese muffin? ›

There are 466 calories in 1 Egg, Cheese and Sausage on English Muffin. * The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet.

Can you reheat egg muffins? ›

Microwave: Warm up individual egg muffins in the microwave for about 30-40 seconds. Oven: Reheat baked egg cups in the oven or toaster oven at 350°F for about 8-10 minutes, or until warm. Air Fryer:You can also reheat them in the Air Fryer or oven at 375°F for 3- 5 minutes or until warm.

How do you freeze egg bites? ›

How to freeze: Place cooled egg bites back into the cooled silicone mini muffin pan then freeze until solid. Transfer frozen egg bites to a freezer-safe Ziplock bag or freezer-safe/airtight container and freeze for up to 3 months.

What causes muffins to go bad? ›

As muffins age, their moisture migrates to the surface. That moisture will try to evaporate and, if the muffins are wrapped in plastic or stored in an empty airtight bag or container, that moisture sinks right back onto the muffins' surface.

Why did my egg muffins turn green? ›

This harmless but unappealing color change is the result of a chemical reaction between iron in the pan and sulfur in egg whites.

Is sausage egg muffin healthy? ›

Sausage McMuffin with Egg

Following that same sans-butter-and-cheese strategy here, you can trim 70 calories and 6 grams of fat while maintaining 18 grams of protein. But even in its original version, the Sausage McMuffin with Egg is a respectable choice with a fairly even balance of carbs, protein and fat.

How many carbs are in a sausage egg and cheese muffin? ›

Sausage, egg, and cheese sandwich on an English muffin (1 each) contains 26.4g total carbs, 24.4g net carbs, 20.2g fat, 15.3g protein, and 349 calories.

What does adding an extra egg do to muffins? ›

If there isn't enough egg, your batter or dough may not be able to hold its structure or could end up overly dry or dense. On the other hand, if there is too much egg, your baked goods could lose their shape due to excess liquid, or have a rubbery (or even overly cakey) texture depending on the recipe.

Why do my egg muffins collapse? ›

Have you ever tried making egg muffin cups and wondered why they shriveled after baking? This is usually caused by baking eggs at a high temperature, like 350ºF. If you're like me, and love this temperature for how fast it cooks eggs, there's an easy solution– cook the egg muffin tin in a water bath!

Why do my egg muffins stick to the pan? ›

My advice would be if you can to heat the pans up first before spraying with oil and adding eggs, that way the egg won't adhere. If that's not an option then use cake release or butter and flour the pans, spraying oil isn't good enough, you need more of a barrier.

Can you freeze raw eggs in Ziploc bags? ›

These tips are important whether you're freezing whole eggs, yolks or whites: Zip lock bags/muffin tins – zip lock bags are great for freezing flat and avoiding freezer burn.

What not to do after egg freezing? ›

On the day after your retrieval, it is important to protect your ovaries: – Do not do any heavy exercise or high-impact activities such as running. – You may walk or do other light activities that you usually do. For 2 weeks after your retrieval, do not have sexual intercourse.

What happens if my eggs accidentally freeze? ›

According to the USDA: "Shell eggs should not be frozen. If an egg accidentally freezes and the shell cracked during freezing, discard the egg. Keep any uncracked eggs frozen until needed; then thaw in the refrigerator. These can be hard cooked successfully but other uses may be limited.

How long does an egg bake last in the fridge? ›

Most recipes suggest 350 °F. Bake until the center of the casserole reaches an internal temperature of 160 °F as tested with a food thermometer. After baking, any leftovers must be refrigerated within two hours and can be kept three to four days in the refrigerator or frozen for about three months.

How long are breakfast muffins good for? ›

Use a serrated knife to cut open the muffins when you are ready to serve them. The English muffins are best served toasted. Storage - cooked English muffins will keep well in an airtight container for 3-5 days or can be frozen for up to 3 months.

Are muffins good after 5 days? ›

Depending on the muffins, how moist they are, how warm the place is, and so on, I'd give the typical homemade muffin up to about 4 days at room temperature. You'll know if they start to smell off or go fuzzy. In the fridge, they'll probably last a week or so. In the freezer, well sealed, they could last a year.

How long do homemade muffins last in the fridge? ›

If stored correctly, you can keep muffins refrigerated for up to 5-7 days but I recommend eating them not later than 5 days for the best taste. If you wonder how to store muffins for a week? I recommend to rather freeze them for the best taste and texture as a week might be a bit too long in the fridge.

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