Amazing Muffin Cups Recipe

Amazing Muffin Cups Recipe

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Breakfast Sausage and Hash Brown Muffins

Ingredients:

  • 12 links Johnsonville Original breakfast sausage
  • 3 cups frozen country style shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed
  • 3 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 cups shredded 4-cheese Mexican blend cheese
  • 6 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • cup chopped red bell pepper
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh chives, or to taste

Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 400F (200C) and grease a 12-cup muffin pan.
  2. Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Add sausage links and cook, turning frequently, until well browned, about 12 to 16 minutes. The internal temperature should reach 160F (70C) when checked with an instant-read thermometer.
  3. While the sausage is cooking, mix the thawed hash browns, melted butter, salt, and pepper in a bowl until well combined. Press the mixture into the bottom and up the sides of each muffin cup in the prepared pan.
  4. Bake the hash brown crusts in the preheated oven for about 12 minutes, or until lightly browned.
  5. Once the sausage is cooked, cut it into -inch pieces. In a separate bowl, stir together the shredded cheese, beaten eggs, and chopped red bell pepper.
  6. Remove the hash brown crusts from the oven. Divide the cooked sausage pieces evenly among the crusts, then spoon the egg mixture over the top of the sausage. Sprinkle with chopped chives.
  7. Return the muffin pan to the oven and bake for an additional 13 to 15 minutes, or until the eggs are set.

Recipe Tip:

To make jumbo breakfast muffin cups, double the recipe and press the hash brown mixture into 12 greased jumbo muffin cups. Bake the crusts for 12 minutes, then fill and bake for 22 to 25 minutes, or until set.

Nutrition Facts (per serving):

Calories 18g Fat 9g Carbs 11g Protein
224 18g 9g 11g

Per Serving:

  • Total Fat: 18g (23% of daily value)
  • Saturated Fat: 9g (47% of daily value)
  • Cholesterol: 114mg (38% of daily value)
  • Sodium: 413mg (18% of daily value)
  • Total Carbohydrate: 9g (3% of daily value)
  • Dietary Fiber: 1g (3% of daily value)
  • Protein: 11g (22% of daily value)
  • Vitamin C: 8mg (9% of daily value)
  • Calcium: 17mg (1% of daily value)
  • Iron: 1mg (4% of daily value)
  • Potassium: 216mg (5% of daily value)

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Comments

Sarah Brown

10/31/2023 01:54:43 AM

This recipe is absolutely delightful! I have prepared it multiple times and it has been a hit with everyone. Although it does take some time to make, the end result is completely worth it. Following the recommendation of another commenter, this time I used thawed tater tots. Since they are already seasoned, I skipped salting and peppering them. A handy tip to prevent sticking is to line the bottom with parchment paper - voilà, no messy cleanup and they turn out perfectly. For this batch, I opted for an orange bell pepper as my red one was used up last night; however, both worked well, yet I have a slight preference for the red one.

Samantha Brown

04/20/2025 09:14:00 PM

Review Rewritten: I absolutely loved this recipe! After reading through some comments, I felt confident in making some ingredient substitutions and adjustments to create a delicious breakfast muffin that suited my family's tastes and what I had on hand in the fridge. Instead of using hash browns, I opted for frozen tater tots. I microwaved them for 4 minutes and placed 4 tots in each muffin cup as the base. To cater to my family's preference for spicy flavors, I added salsa to the egg mixture and layered ingredients, as well as including cilantro and avocado in each cup. Next time, I plan to be more meticulous in assembling the muffins to ensure that each bite contains a perfect mix of all the tasty ingredients, similar to layering a lasagna. I'm also considering using bacon for a different flavor profile. To address concerns about the muffins sticking to the pan, I not only sprayed the pan but also used small pieces of parchment paper. This method worked like a charm, as the muffins came out effortlessly, and cleaning the pan was a breeze. I will definitely be making these muffins again soon!

Kelly Harris

06/03/2023 07:09:39 AM

Sure, here is the revised review: The easiest way to make these breakfast cups is by using pre-cooked sausage and prebaked cups. You can skip mixing the egg and cheese in a bowl - simply sprinkle cheese (and bell pepper if desired) into the prebaked cups, then fill them with egg. This saves time and avoids the extra dish to clean. We used pre-cooked turkey sausage and egg beaters to reduce the calories.

Samuel Clark

11/09/2022 09:59:37 PM

These were absolutely delicious! The combination of the tender and savory hashbrowns with the velvety egg and flavorful roasted red bell peppers was simply delightful.

Joshua Jackson

03/27/2024 10:49:49 AM

Great experience! The food looked amazing, tasted wonderful, and can be easily customized to suit your preferences!

Dennis Robinson

10/16/2022 01:31:55 AM

I had an amazing experience! I opted for paper cups and substituted bacon for sausage.

Benjamin Diaz

12/28/2023 03:34:56 AM

I mistakenly used pepper jack slices instead of the correct type of cheese for my breakfast muffins. I ended up cutting the slices into pieces and sprinkling them on top of the shredded hash browns before pouring in the egg mixture. Next time, I'll make sure to use the right ingredients. However, the most challenging part was cleaning the muffin pan afterwards. It took me three days of soaking and scrubbing to get it clean, even though I had coated it with canola oil. I might try using a larger amount of oil next time, or perhaps a different type of oil altogether.