Crazy Good Sausage Muffins with Cheddar

These savory Cheddar‑packed muffins are a deliciously indulgent way to start the morning or enjoy a hearty snack. Ground breakfast sausage is cooked, crumbled, and folded into a tender muffin batter with sharp cheddar, a touch of maple syrup (or sugar), milk, and melted butter. Baked until golden and fluffy, they deliver cheesy flavor and satisfying texture in every bite. With just about 12 muffins per batch and a total cook time under 35 minutes, this approachable recipe balances richness and convenience—ideal for meal prep, freezer storage, or entertaining a crowd.

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground breakfast sausage, cooked and crumbled
• 2 cups all‑purpose flour (or gluten‑free)
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup or sugar
• 2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese (+ extra for topping, optional)
• 1 cup milk
• 1 large egg
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled

Directions

Preheat oven to 400 °F. Grease a standard 12‑cup muffin tin well.
In a skillet, cook the sausage until browned and cooked through. Drain on paper towels and set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and maple syrup or sugar. Stir in the cooked sausage and grated cheddar.
In a separate bowl, whisk milk and egg until combined. Pour into the dry mix, then stir in melted butter. Mix until just combined.
Divide batter evenly among muffin cups, filling them to the top. Sprinkle additional cheese on top if desired.
Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the tops are golden brown.
Let muffins cool in the pan for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Serve warm.

Nutrients

Calories: ~336 kcal per muffin
Carbohydrates: ~19 g
Protein: ~14 g
Fat: ~23 g (saturated ~11 g)
Cholesterol: ~77 mg
Sodium: ~520 mg
Potassium: ~274 mg
Fiber: ~1 g
Sugar: ~2 g
Vitamin A: ~450 IU
Vitamin C: ~1 mg
Calcium: ~216 mg
Iron: ~2 mg

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