Description
Sausage Pancake Muffins are a delicious and convenient breakfast option combining savory cooked sausage, fresh spinach, and cheddar cheese into fluffy pancake batter baked in muffin tins. Perfect for meal prep or on-the-go mornings, these muffins are easy to make and pack a flavorful protein-rich punch within every bite.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 3 large eggs
- 1 1/4 cups milk
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups Kodiak buttermilk pancake mix
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Add-ins
- 1 cup spinach, chopped
- 1 cup cooked sausage, chopped or sautéed
- 3/4 cup cheddar cheese, grated
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare muffin tin: Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C) and line a muffin tin with parchment paper liners. This prevents sticking and makes cleanup easy.
- Mix wet and dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, maple syrup, pancake mix, salt, and black pepper until you achieve a smooth batter.
- Add spinach, sausage, and cheese: Fold in the chopped spinach, cooked sausage, and grated cheddar cheese using a spatula to combine evenly without overmixing.
- Fill the muffin tin: Divide the batter evenly among the muffin tin cavities, filling each about 3/4 full to allow room for rising.
- Bake the muffins: Bake initially at 400°F for 10 minutes to give the muffins a good rise, then reduce the temperature to 375°F and continue baking for another 10 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Avoid overbaking to keep them moist.
- Cool and serve: Remove muffins from the oven, let cool slightly, then enjoy warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- These muffins can be customized with other vegetables or different types of cooked sausage.
- Using parchment liners helps with easy removal and cleanup.
- Ensure sausage is fully cooked before adding to batter to avoid raw meat inside muffins.
- Store leftover muffins in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Reheat muffins in the microwave or oven before serving for best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
