An Easy Spicy Sausage Muffin Recipe for Breakfast

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“Are you ready?”

“We’re going to be late!”

“The car is running!”

I think I would be a wealthy woman if I had a dollar for every time I spoke one of those phrases in the morning when my daughters were school-age and headed out for the day!

Finding ways to get out the door efficiently each morning took some ingenuity. Suffice it to say that the 5-minute warning was more like a 15-minute warning!

Since a sit-down breakfast with scones and lemon curd was usually not in the cards, easy breakfast recipes were always a good idea.

Rather than a sugar-filled sweet muffin, try this easy recipe for spicy savory sausage muffins..such a great grab in the morning!

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Most of the simple ingredients are in most pantries. The one exception might be the breakfast sausage.

We have tried both regular and hot sausage. Either works beautifully but I find myself loving the little kick of spicy sausage.

Italian sausage would be a delicious choice or, if you like, you could certainly substitute turkey sausage.

The type of cheddar cheese that you use is also up to you. We prefer the zip of sharp cheddar cheese but you could use mild cheddar or pepper jack cheese!

I also use almond milk instead of regular milk and the measurement is the same for both.

The first step is to brown the sausage over medium heat until the sausage crumbles. The smell of cooked sausage in a skillet is amazing as it fills the kitchen!

You always want to mix the dry ingredients separately from the wet ingredients when making muffins. This allows the dry mixture to be thoroughly combined before adding the wet ingredients.

After mixing the dry ingredients in a large bowl, create a well within and then fill the well with the wet mixture.

Line a muffin tin with paper baking liners and spray the prepared muffin cups with nonstick spray. Once baked golden brown, the savory muffins will peel right out of the grease muffin cups.

I always like to add a little cheddar to the top of the muffins during the last 10 minutes of baking for a colorful, cheesy topping.

They look and smell so good!

• Meal prep a batch or two of muffins during the weekend and you will be set for a quick breakfast during the week’s busy mornings.
• Spicy Sausage Muffins stay fresh for the whole week when kept in an airtight container or freezer bags.
• This savory muffin is protein-packed to keep you going all morning.
• What a perfect meal accompaniment! Pair with Quiche Lorraine, Broccoli Cheese Soup, Chicken Salad with Grapes. or even just a soft boiled egg and hash browns.
• Brownies beware…These muffins make a great snack after school or work!

A pat of butter melts to perfection when slathered on top of these muffins!

There is some flexibility with these cheese muffins. Try adding 1/4 cup of any of the following:

• Green onion
• Green pepper
• Red bell pepper
• Fresh spinach
• Additional flavors (about 1 tsp.) of garlic powder, onion powder, or black pepper

Spice up your Monday morning breakfast with these savory sausage muffins!

They are a delicious twist on your traditional muffin and a great way to wake up your taste buds first thing in the morning! Not to mention, they are easy to make and portable – the perfect on-the-go breakfast option.

So don’t wait any longer – put a little zip into your day with this quick and delicious breakfast option. Who knows – you might even get away with having muffins for dinner…

Cheers!

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