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. Hereโs what youโll 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:
- Preheat your ovenย to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC). Prepare a muffin tin by spraying it with non-stick cooking spray or lining it with muffin liners.
- 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.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs until they are fully beaten. Season with salt and pepper to your preference.
- 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.
- If using cheese, fold in the shredded cheddar cheese into the mixture.
- Divide the mixtureย evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
- Bake in the preheated ovenย for 20-25 minutes, or until the egg muffins are set and lightly golden on top.
- 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.
- 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