A quick, easy breakfast to make.
introduction
These sausage muffins with gravy give you warm, savory bites for breakfast or brunch. They cook fast and feel like a full meal. Try them with roasted sides like baked potatoes with crispy broccoli and bacon for a heartier plate.
why make this recipe
You make this recipe because it is fast, simple, and filling. The muffins mix like pancakes. Sausage and cheese add flavor. Gravy makes them rich and warm. Kids and adults like them.
how to make Sausage Muffins with Gravy
Follow the steps below. Read all steps first, then start.
Ingredients :
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup breakfast sausage, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- gravy (for serving)
Directions :
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a muffin tin.
- In a large bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper.
- In another bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, and vegetable oil.
- Combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Fold in the cooked sausage and shredded cheese.
- Pour the batter into the muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let them cool for a few minutes before removing from the tin.
- Serve warm with gravy.
how to serve Sausage Muffins with Gravy
Serve the muffins warm. Spoon hot gravy over each muffin. Add a side of fresh fruit or a light salad. For a different side, try a creamy cheese plate like burrata with crushed cherries and pistachios for a bright contrast.
how to store Sausage Muffins with Gravy
Cool the muffins fully. Put them in an airtight container. Keep in the fridge up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 8-10 minutes or until warm. You can also microwave single muffins for 30-60 seconds, but the oven keeps them crisp.
tips to make Sausage Muffins with Gravy
- Do not overmix the batter. Stir until just combined.
- Use hot, cooked sausage with excess fat drained.
- Fill muffin cups about 2/3 full for best rise.
- Let muffins cool slightly before removing so they keep shape.
- Make the gravy while muffins bake to serve hot.
variation (if any)
- Add chopped green onions or diced peppers for color.
- Use spicy sausage for a kick.
- Swap cheddar for pepper jack or mozzarella.
- Make mini muffins for bite-size snacks.
FAQs
Q: Can I freeze these muffins?
Yes. Cool them, wrap in foil or place in freezer bag, and freeze up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight, then reheat in the oven.
Q: Can I use turkey sausage or vegetarian sausage?
Yes. Use turkey or plant-based sausage cooked and crumbled. The bake time stays the same.
Q: How do I make the gravy?
Use a simple pan gravy: cook some sausage bits, add a little flour, then whisk in milk until thick. Season with salt and pepper. Heat until thick and smooth.
Q: Can I make these ahead for a brunch?
Yes. Bake the muffins a day ahead, cool, and refrigerate. Reheat before serving and heat gravy fresh.
Conclusion
If you like sausage and gravy in a handy form, this recipe fits great. For another twist on sausage and gravy cups, see this Sausage Gravy Biscuit Cups recipe for ideas and inspiration: Sausage Gravy Biscuit Cups – Spicy Southern Kitchen (https://spicysouthernkitchen.com/sausage-gravy-biscuit-cups/).
Sausage Muffins with Gravy
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a muffin tin.
- In a large bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper.
- In another bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, and vegetable oil.
- Combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Fold in the cooked sausage and shredded cheese.
- Pour the batter into the muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let them cool for a few minutes before removing from the tin.
- Serve the muffins warm. Spoon hot gravy over each muffin.
- Add a side of fresh fruit or a light salad.