Our hearty Savory Breakfast Muffins , also known as “Bisquick Sausage Muffins” to some, are the perfect grab-and-go morning meal for a wholesome start to your day. They are a cornbread-type muffin with meat, eggs, cheese, and vegetables in them.
“Great flavor and perfect to fill the freezer so your kiddo can grab and go with a hearty option to catch the early bus! ” -KViall
Why We Love This Recipe
They are a great make ahead breakfast recipe .
Savory muffins aren’t sweet. The recipe is a fantastic option for those trying to minimize sugar in the morning.
They are freezer friendly . I make a big batch and freeze these in freezer bags .
Savory muffins pair perfectly with a smoothie . A few mornings a week, I blend our Green Machine Smoothie , reheat a few of these muffins in the microwave (only takes 90 seconds), and pass them off as he’s heading out the door.
Ingredient Notes
Cooking spray – Whether I’m making these Savory Muffins, our Pumpkin Spice Muffins , or our Breakfast Casserole Muffins , I prefer to use avocado oil as my spray. It’s healthier than Pam.
Medium-sized green or red pepper – The color really won’t affect the flavor much. Just use what you have!
Bisquick – Really any all-purpose baking mix will work. We have gluten-free option in the notes.
Buttermilk – If you don’t have any on hand, you can make your own! Put 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or white vinegar in a measuring cup, then add enough milk to equal 1 cup. Stir well and let sit until it curdles, about 5 minutes. I use this for our Whole Wheat Buttermilk Biscuits all the time.
Butter – Did you know you can freeze butter ? I always stock up in bulk and do this so I have butter on hand.
Breakfast sausage – You can substitute this with chopped ham. I love to swap out the meat in recipes like this or our Baked Omelette .
Variations and Substitutions
Substitute the cooked sausage with diced ham
Use any color of bell pepper
Make them gluten-free (instructions for this in the recipe card)
How to Make Sausage Muffins
Prep
Preheat oven to 375°F. Spray two over-sized muffin tins or one regular muffin tin with cooking spray and set aside.
Cook Sausage, Onion, and Pepper
Heat the oil in a medium-sized saute pan over medium-high heat until shimmery. Saute the onion and peppers for 4-5 minutes, until softened. Set aside.
Prepare Dry Ingredients
Whisk together the baking mix, cornmeal, salt, pepper, and garlic powder in a large bowl.
Prepare Wet Ingredients
In another bowl, whisk together eggs, buttermilk, and butter. Stir in the sausage or ham, bell pepper, onion, and cheese to this wet mixture until combined.
Mix Wet & Dry Ingredients
Make a well in the middle of the dry ingredients. Pour the wet mixture into the dry mixture and stir just until combined (do not over-mix).
Fill Muffin Tin
Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tins, filling three-fourths of the way up.
Bake
Bake for 15-20 minutes. Muffins are done when an inserted toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool in pans for a couple minutes and then turn out onto a cooling rack.
Freezing Instructions
Freeze For Later: Bake and let the muffins cool completely. Then place in a single layer in a gallon-sized freezer bag. Squeeze out excess air and seal. Freeze for up to 3 months.
Prepare From Frozen: Wrap an individual frozen muffin in a moist paper towel. Microwave on high for 30-second increments until warmed through (usually about 1 1/2 minutes total).
Savory Breakfast Muffins always make for a happy, healthy husband. (Plus they are MUCH better for him, tastier, and cheaper than a fast-food breakfast!)
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Savory Breakfast Muffins
Our hearty Savory Breakfast Muffins, also known as “Bisquick Sausage Muffins” to some, are the perfect grab-and-go morning meal for a wholesome start to your day.
Yield: 24 regular-sized muffins or 12 over-sized muffins
Prep: 5 minutes Cook: 25 minutes Total: 30 minutes
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Ingredients
Cooking spray
1 – 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
1 medium-sized green or red pepper, finely chopped
1/2 medium-sized onion, finely chopped
2 cups Bisquick (all-purpose baking mix) (see Gluten-free option in Notes)
1 cup cornmeal
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
3 eggs
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
5 tablespoons melted butter ( Can you freeze butter? Yes! Here’s how. )
1/2 lb cooked, drained, and crumbled breakfast sausage OR 1 cup chopped cooked ham (or more if you want!)
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