I have been looking at a number of recipes for these muffins and I finally combined a few recipes to come up with my own version. I believe in making things that can be frozen so I am always ready for company – everyone appreciates a good breakfast and a perfect on-the-go one!
Sausage Egg Muffin Cups
- 4 cups shredded hash browns (you can make your own, buy them frozen or in the produce section of your grocery store (I like Simply Potatoes – 1 bag is enough)
- 3 tbsp. melted butter
- salt and pepper to taste
- 14 links of Bob Evans Original Breakfast sausage (next time I will buy a roll of Bob Evans zesty hot sausage, or maybe some chorizo and break it up)
- 1/4 cup onions, minced
- 6 eggs, lightly beaten
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese (or a cheese of your choice)
- 1/4 cup red pepper, minced
- jalapeno or green chillies (optional)
- fresh chives
Melt the butter and add the hash browns to the skillet. Press down into one layer and season with salt and pepper. Cook until nicely brown about 20 to 30 minutes.
Press the potato mixture onto the bottom and up the sides of well-greased muffin cups. The potatoes can be a little sticky. Bake at 400°F 15 to 20 minutes or more until the potatoes are lightly browned.
Cook the sausage and onions until the sausage is no longer pink; drain and add some into each muffin cup. Combine the eggs, cheese, bell pepper (maybe a little jalapeno or green chillies). Spoon on top of the sausage. Sprinkle with chives and bake for 15 minutes or until set. Cool 10 minutes and scoop out with a spoon.
Recipe by cookingwithauntjuju.com
Muffins made with precooked hash brown potatoes and a roll of zesty hot sausage.
Muffins made with link sausage and the hash browns were not precooked.
Yum, those egg muffins would be fabulous as a on-the-go breakfast! Thanks for sharing Judi!
Thanks Naina – they are frozen and ready to give to a nephew who is always “on-the-go”. He can pop them in the microwave and have a good start to his day!
Easter Brunch! Looks yummy.
Oh, of course Tracey – Happy Easter!
Looks wonderful! It also works great with corn bread – I’ve recently posted a recipe for one, if you’re interested.
Thank you – I will have to check it out as I am surprised I missed this post of yours 🙂
I was glad to see how nice it worked with the hash browns. 🙂
I will cook them first in a skillet for a crispier crust!
Sounds like a very good idea. I will try them soon – too tempting not to! 🙂
Muffin cups sounds interesting Aunt juju. …
I love these Chitra – I will make them spicier the next time!
Yum!!! Portable sausage and eggs! Perfect!! Thanks for sharing Judi! 🙂
Thanks Lili – I do like the individual servings 🙂
Mmmm! These look totally tantalizing, Judi! Want to make them right now! 😀
Thanks – they are very good. I will make the crust crispier next time and also kick up the heat some 🙂
You are so innovative, Juju! Sausage and cheese in hashed potato, yum!
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Thanks Fae – they are good breakfast treats!. Good for you to have a new self-hosting site – maybe some day I will too. Yes, I did get an email and will be over to check it out 🙂
Great recipe Judi….they are so versatile, and even better if you’ve frozen them to give away to your nephew. Sometimes when you’re just stuck for ideas for breakfast, these could really come in handy. Lots of protein in one sitting. 🙂
Thanks Loretta – I have made more and froze them as everyone really liked them 🙂 Much better to cook the potatoes in a skillet first to brown them more,
This is my kind of breakfast…looks delicious, Judi! Thanks for the hint on precooking the potatoes a bit…I prefer a crispy potato too!
Hey Nancy 🙂 I used a bag of Simply Potatoes, cooked them per directions on the package (even a little more) and then placed them in each well and cooked some more before adding the filling. Much better…
Looking for new breakfast ideas and this is a must try!
That’s exactly what I was looking for – something different for breakfast/brunch 🙂
nice and different