Description
These Sausage Hash Brown Egg Muffins are a delicious and convenient breakfast option, combining savory breakfast sausage, crispy hash browns, and fluffy baked eggs topped with melted cheddar cheese. Perfect for meal prep or a quick morning meal, they are baked in a muffin tin for easy portioning and portability.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein & Dairy
- 1/2 lb ground breakfast sausage
- 6 large eggs
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup milk
Vegetables & Starch
- 2 cups frozen hash browns, thawed
Seasonings
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Others
- Non-stick cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Muffin Tin: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin thoroughly with non-stick cooking spray to prevent the muffins from sticking.
- Cook the Sausage: Place the ground breakfast sausage in a skillet over medium heat. Cook it until it is browned and cooked through, breaking it apart as it cooks. Once done, drain any excess fat from the skillet.
- Mix the Egg Mixture: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until well combined and smooth.
- Assemble the Muffins: Distribute the thawed hash browns evenly into each muffin cup of the prepared tin. Then add the cooked sausage evenly on top of the hash browns in each cup.
- Add Egg Mixture: Carefully pour the prepared egg mixture over the sausage and hash browns in each muffin cup, filling them about three-quarters full to allow room for the eggs to expand as they bake.
- Top with Cheese: Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese generously over the top of each filled muffin cup.
- Bake the Muffins: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until the eggs are fully set and the tops of the muffins are golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool slightly. Carefully remove them from the muffin tin and serve warm. Alternatively, refrigerate for an easy, reheatable breakfast later.
Notes
- To save time, the frozen hash browns should be thawed before assembling the muffins.
- These muffins can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and reheated in the microwave.
- You can substitute turkey sausage or a plant-based sausage for a different flavor or dietary preference.
- Feel free to add diced vegetables like bell peppers or onions to the sausage for extra nutrition and flavor.
- For a lower-fat option, use reduced-fat cheese and milk, and lean sausage.
