Ingredients:
• 250g breakfast sausage (or ground sausage)
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp onion powder
• ½ cup milk
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (plus extra for topping)
• 2 tbsp melted butter
Instructions:
1. Preheat the Oven:
• Set your oven to 180°C (350°F).
• Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it lightly.
2. Cook the Sausage:
• In a skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage until browned and fully cooked.
• Drain any excess grease and set aside.
3. Prepare the Batter:
• In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
• In a separate bowl, mix the milk, eggs, and melted butter.
• Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.
4. Assemble the Muffins:
• Fold in the cooked sausage and 1 cup of shredded cheese into the batter.
• Spoon the batter evenly into the muffin cups, filling about ¾ full.
• Sprinkle extra cheese on top.
5. Bake the Muffins:
• Place the muffin tin in the oven and bake for 18-22 minutes, or until the muffins are golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
6. Cool & Serve:
• Let the muffins cool for a few minutes before removing them from the pan.
• Serve warm and enjoy!
Optional Variations:
• Add diced bell peppers or jalapeños for extra flavor.
• Swap cheddar for mozzarella or pepper jack cheese.
• Use turkey sausage or plant-based sausage for a lighter option.