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Turkey Sausage and Egg Muffins


  • Author: David

Ingredients

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Creating these wholesome Turkey Sausage and Egg Muffins requires a few simple ingredients that you probably already have in your kitchen. Hereโ€™s what youโ€™ll need:

  • 1 pound of turkey sausageย (preferably lean)
  • 8 large eggs
  • 1 cup of diced bell peppersย (red, green, or yellow)
  • 1 cup of chopped spinach
  • ยฝ cup of diced onions
  • ยฝ cup of cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ยฝ cup of shredded cheddar cheeseย (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Non-stick cooking sprayย or muffin liners

These ingredients come together to create a balanced meal that is high in protein and rich in vitamins and minerals from the vegetables.


Instructions

Making Turkey Sausage and Egg Muffins is straightforward and can be done in a few simple steps. Follow this guide to prepare your healthy breakfast muffins:

  1. Preheat your ovenย to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC). Prepare a muffin tin by spraying it with non-stick cooking spray or lining it with muffin liners.
  2. Cook the turkey sausageย in a skillet over medium heat until browned and cooked through. Break it into smaller pieces as it cooks. Once done, remove from heat and set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs until they are fully beaten. Season with salt and pepper to your preference.
  4. Add the diced bell peppers, chopped spinach, diced onions, cherry tomatoes, and cooked turkey sausageย to the bowl with the eggs. Stir until all ingredients are well combined.
  5. If using cheese, fold in the shredded cheddar cheese into the mixture.
  6. Divide the mixtureย evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
  7. Bake in the preheated ovenย for 20-25 minutes, or until the egg muffins are set and lightly golden on top.
  8. Remove from the ovenย and let them cool in the muffin tin for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Serve warmย or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. You can also freeze them for up to a month.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: one normal portion
  • Calories: 120
  • Sugar: 1
  • Fat: 8
  • Carbohydrates: 2
  • Fiber: 1
  • Protein: 10