Description
These Breakfast Sausage Monkey Muffins are a delicious and easy-to-make savory breakfast treat featuring turkey sausage, flaky buttermilk biscuits, and melted Mexican-blend cheese. Perfectly portioned in muffin form, they’re ideal for a quick morning meal or brunch that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Sausage Mixture
- 12 ounces turkey sausage
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1½ cups shredded Mexican-blend cheese, divided (1¼ cups for mixture, ¼ cup for topping)
Dough
- 2 packages (7½ ounces each) refrigerated buttermilk biscuits (10 biscuits per package)
Other
- Nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Thoroughly spray a 12-cup muffin pan with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking and make removal easy.
- Cook the Sausage: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the turkey sausage for about 8 minutes. Break up the sausage with a spatula as it cooks, stirring occasionally until it is browned and no longer pink inside.
- Cool the Sausage: Transfer the cooked sausage along with its drippings to a large mixing bowl and allow it to cool for 2 minutes, preventing the egg from cooking prematurely when added.
- Combine Egg and Cheese: Add the beaten egg to the cooled sausage mixture and stir until fully blended. Then fold in 1¼ cups of the shredded Mexican-blend cheese, reserving the remaining ¼ cup for topping the muffins.
- Prepare Biscuit Pieces: Separate the refrigerated biscuits and cut each biscuit into four equal pieces using kitchen scissors or a knife, making bite-sized chunks perfect for assembly.
- Mix Biscuit Pieces with Sausage: Gently toss the biscuit pieces in the sausage and cheese mixture until all pieces are evenly coated, ensuring flavor is well distributed.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Divide the biscuit and sausage mixture evenly, placing about 6–7 biscuit pieces into each prepared muffin cup, pressing gently to pack the filling without compressing too much.
- Add Cheese Topping: Sprinkle the reserved ¼ cup shredded cheese evenly over the tops of each muffin cup for a melty cheesy finish.
- Bake the Muffins: Bake in the preheated oven for 22 minutes or until the muffins are golden brown and cooked through, with the cheese melted and slightly bubbly on top.
- Serve Warm: Remove the muffins from the pan carefully and serve warm for a comforting breakfast or brunch option.
Notes
- You can substitute turkey sausage with pork sausage if preferred for a richer flavor.
- Use a sharp knife or kitchen scissors for cutting the biscuits to keep pieces uniform.
- If you like a spicier muffin, add a pinch of chili flakes or diced jalapeños to the sausage mixture.
- These muffins can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven or microwave.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute the biscuits with gluten-free biscuit dough.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
