Turkey Sausage Egg Muffins (Printable)
High-protein turkey sausage and egg muffins with bell pepper, spinach and optional cheddar for quick, grab-and-go breakfasts.
# What You Need:
→ Meats
01 - 8 oz 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
# Steps:
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 apart with a spatula, until completely browned. Drain excess fat.
03 - Add diced red bell pepper and chopped spinach to the skillet. Sauté for 2 to 3 minutes until vegetables are softened. Remove from heat and allow mixture to cool slightly.
04 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until well combined.
05 - Fold sausage mixture, green onions, and shredded cheddar cheese (if using) into the egg mixture. Stir until ingredients are evenly incorporated.
06 - Divide the mixture equally among the prepared muffin cups, filling each cup about three-quarters full.
07 - Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, until set and lightly golden on top.
08 - Allow muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before removing. Serve warm or let cool completely for storage.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- You can make them ahead, so they're practically waiting with open arms when you need breakfast in a hurry.
- Swapping in different veggies means I never get bored, and the protein boost keeps me full well past midday.
02 -
- Don’t skip greasing the tin (or use liners)—even one missed spot means a stuck muffin and a bit of heartbreak.
- Letting the sausage and veggies cool before mixing with the eggs prevents accidental scrambling in the bowl.
03 -
- Cracking eggs into a separate bowl saves you from rescuing shells after the fact.
- A sprinkle of extra cheese just before baking gives a cheesy golden crown that's irresistible.