Sausage Muffins with Gravy
Golden brown Sausage Muffins paired with rich and hearty gravy are the perfect morning meal! You'll love the fluffy and tender muffins that are packed with savory breakfast sausage and melty cheese.
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Hearty and savory sausage breakfast muffins are the perfect way to fill yourself up in the morning and give you fuel for a full day! They also make a great snack for afternoons and can even be used for meal prep.
Why this Recipe Works
These amazing savory breakfast muffins come with a homemade gravy for a truly indulgent morning meal. Packed with cheese and paired with the sweetness of maple syrup, you won't be able to get enough of these satisfying flavors.
Great for busy mornings or special brunches, you'll love the homemade muffin base that's so easy to make and bakes in no time!
And if you prefer a sweeter muffin, my French Toast Muffins or Double Chocolate Banana Muffins are also great options for a fun addition to any healthy breakfast.
Ingredients Needed
- Muffin Mix: Flour, baking powder, and salt are all you'll need for a homemade muffin base!
- Breakfast Sausage: Gives these muffins a bold flavor and turns them into a savory delight.
- Shredded Cheese: Shredded cheddar cheese and pepper jack come together to give your muffins a fantastic cheesy flavor.
- Milk: Whole or 2 % works fine.
- Egg: Acts as a binder, holding everything together
- Maple Syrup: Balances out all of the salty and savory flavors with some rich sweetness.
- Butter: Gives the muffins a subtle buttery flavor.
- Homemade Gravy: Butter, milk, flour, salt and black pepper are all you need for a simple but satisfying gravy.
How to Make these Sausage Muffins
- Step 1: Brown the sausage in a large skillet. Set cooked sausage aside on a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
- Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, and baking powder.
- Step 3: Combine cheese and sausage with the flour mixture.
- Step 4: In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, maple syrup, and melted butter.
- Step 5: Pour the butter mixture into the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
- Step 6: Divide muffin batter into a 12-cup muffin tin prepared with cooking spray. Bake!
- Step 7: While the muffins bake, melt butter over medium-high heat. Whisk in flour.
- Step 8: Pour in half the milk and whisk until combined. Add the other half and repeat. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Recipe Tips
- Drizzle or brush the tops of the muffins with more maple syrup if you like.
- I typically use regular pork sausage for this recipe, but you can use a different kind like turkey sausage or chicken sausages if you prefer.
- For best results, shred your own cheese. Pre-shredded cheese often has a coating on it that prevents sticking but also makes it less melty.
- If you want even more flavor in your muffins, add ingredients like green onions, bell peppers, or fresh spinach.
Recipe FAQ's
A side of sliced fresh fruit, a cup of yogurt with granola, or a quick smoothie are great to pair with these super savory muffins.
No, they're not exactly the same. Bisquick mix has some additional ingredients to make it shelf stable, and also has a bit of oil built right in. That being said, you should be able to use 1 cup Bisquick to substitute for every cup of muffin mix in this recipe, but they may turn out slightly different.
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Sausage Muffins with Gravy
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound breakfast sausage
- 2 cups all-purpose flour spoon and leveled
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup pepper jack cheese shredded
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup plus extra to brush on top
- 6 tablespoon butter melted and cooled slightly
For The Gravy
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 1/4 cups milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees and spray muffin tin with non stick cooking spray.
- Heat a large skillet on medium high heat and add the sausage breaking up with a spoon until browned and cooked through. Remove the sausage to a plate lined with a paper towel to drain. Set the skillet aside for now.
- In a large mixing bowl add the flour, baking powder and salt and whisk until combined.
- Add the sausage, shredded cheese to the flour mixture and mix.
- In a medium bowl add milk, egg, maple syrup and melted butter and whisk until combined.
- Pour the egg mixture into the flour mixture and mix until everything is incorporated.
- Scoop the batter into the muffin tins evenly. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Brush the tops with more maple syrup if you'd like..
For The Gravy
- Heat the same skillet you made the sausage in on medium-high heat and add the butter. Once melted, add in the flour and whisk until smooth, 1-2 minutes.
- Pour in half of the milk, whisk, and then pour in the other half and whisk. Bring to a low simmer for 3-4 minutes or until thickened.
- Serve muffins with a side of gravy!
Notes
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.
