If you are in need of a new meal prep healthy breakfast, I have just the thing! These sausage egg muffins are packed with protein to make for a satisfying breakfast that will keep you going all morning long. They are a comforting spin on this egg muffins recipe.
What Are Sausage Egg Muffins?
These breakfast muffins with sausage and eggs are portable, protein-packed little omelets that are loaded with Italian sausage, eggs, and cheese. Unlike regular baked eggs, which keep the yolk intact, in this version the yolk and whites get whisked together before baking.
Ingredients You’ll Need
This section explains how to choose the best ingredients for egg and sausage muffins, what each one does in the recipe, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card below.
Ground Italian Sausage – You can use pork sausage, turkey sausage, chicken sausage, or breakfast sausage, but make sure to use raw, ground sausage.Eggs – Whole, large eggs. Technically you could use egg whites as well — the ratio is 2.5 egg whites to replace each whole egg.Heavy Cream – I like the rich flavor and texture you get from heavy cream, but you can use any milk of choice here, such as almond milk, hemp milk, coconut milk, half and half, or regular milk.Cheddar Cheese – Use shredded cheese for convenience or shred your own. Feel free to swap in other cheeses, such as Pepper Jack or mozzarella.Sea Salt & Black Pepper
How To Make Sausage Egg Muffins
This section shows how to make meal prep sausage and egg muffins, with step-by-step photos and details about the technique, to help you visualize it. For full instructions, including amounts and temperatures, see the recipe card below. If you want to add in some vegetables, try some cooked broccoli, mushrooms, spinach, bell peppers, or caramelized onions. See more variations in my main egg muffins post.
Storage Instructions
Store: Keep sausage egg cups in fridge for 3-5 days.Meal prep: Make these ahead and store in refrigerator. They are perfect for meal prep breakfasts.Reheat: Warm up sausage egg muffins in a 350 degrees F oven or in the microwave. Be careful not to overheat, or they’ll become dry and rubbery.Freeze: Store egg muffins in an airtight container in the freezer for 2-3 months.
More Meal Prep Breakfast Recipes
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