Turkey Sausage Egg Muffins (Printer-friendly)
High-protein turkey sausage and egg muffins with veggies and cheddar—easy to bake, ideal for meal prep.
# What You’ll 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 unsweetened non-dairy alternative)
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
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line with silicone liners.
02 - In a skillet over medium heat, cook turkey sausage, breaking it up with a spatula until browned and cooked through. Drain off any excess fat.
03 - Add diced red bell pepper and chopped spinach to the skillet. Sauté for 2 to 3 minutes until the vegetables are softened. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
04 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until well combined.
05 - Add the sausage mixture, green onions, and shredded cheddar cheese (if using) to the egg mixture. Stir until fully incorporated.
06 - Evenly divide the mixture among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
07 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until the muffins are set and lightly golden on top.
08 - Allow muffins to cool for 5 minutes before removing from the tin. Serve warm, or let cool completely for storage.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Pop one in the microwave and your protein-rich breakfast is ready before your coffee cools.
- They freeze beautifully, so you can stash away weekday breakfasts with barely any planning.
02 -
- Once, I filled the muffin wells too high only to have the egg mixture bubble over – stick to three-quarters full for perfect shapes.
- Switching to silicone muffin liners made cleanup nearly non-existent and kept the muffins from sticking, saving me a lot of grief.
03 -
- Wipe out the skillet after browning sausage to prevent soggy muffins from excess grease.
- Let the sautéed veggies cool a bit before mixing with eggs to avoid accidental scrambled eggs in the bowl.