Turkey Sausage Egg Muffins (Printable)
Savory turkey sausage and eggs baked into portable, protein-rich muffins—ideal for meal prep and quick breakfasts.
# What You Need:
→ Meats
01 - 8 ounces turkey sausage, casing removed
→ Vegetables
02 - 1/2 cup red bell pepper, finely diced
03 - 1/2 cup spinach, chopped
04 - 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
→ Eggs & Dairy
05 - 8 large eggs
06 - 1/4 cup milk, dairy or non-dairy
07 - 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
08 - Salt and pepper, to taste
→ Spices
09 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
10 - 1/4 teaspoon paprika
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin lightly or insert silicone liners.
02 - In a skillet over medium heat, crumble turkey sausage and cook until browned and fully cooked. Drain any excess fat.
03 - Add diced red bell pepper and chopped spinach to the skillet. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the vegetables are just softened. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
04 - In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until smooth.
05 - Stir the cooked sausage, sautéed vegetables, sliced green onions, and shredded cheddar cheese (if using) into the egg mixture.
06 - Evenly spoon the mixture into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
07 - Transfer the tin to the oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until eggs are set and tops are lightly golden.
08 - Allow muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before removing. Serve warm or let cool fully before storing.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- They taste just as good reheated three days later, which is like a minor kitchen miracle if you ask me.
- Between the sausage and the tender veggies, every muffin packs enough flavor to make them a go-to for meal prepping success.
02 -
- Overfilling the muffin tins the first time led to a bubbly egg mess—always fill just three-quarters full.
- Letting the vegetable mix cool before adding to eggs prevents surprise scrambled egg streaks from residual heat.
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- Sautéing sausage and veggies ahead not only saves time but means you won’t risk watery muffins from raw produce.
- Silicone muffin liners are a lifesaver—nothing sticks, and cleanup is actually fun for once.