Instructions:
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Apply grease to the muffin tin or place some paper liners on it..
In a big bowl whisk together flour, baking powder, salt and black pepper.
Combine milk, melted butter and beaten egg in another bowl.
Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and mix until they just combine..
Fold in the diced sausage gently.
Fill each cup of prepared muffin tin about two thirds full with spoonfuls of batter.
Bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden browned muffins which came out clean when toothpick inserted at center comes out clean.
Allow a few minutes for cooling the muffins in the tin before transferring onto wire racks to cool completely.
Hints to Make Your Effort a Success:
Overworking the flour will keep it from rising and muffins will be hard.
Enjoy by adding your preferred herbs or spices into the batter.
Make sure that after cooking drain any excess oil from meat sausage before putting in batter mix.
Advantages of Eating this Food
Sausage and egg provide good protein sources.
Milk and egg contribute essential minerals such as calcium, iron, vitamins.
This could be made using whole wheat flour to give you more fiber and nutrients.
Nutritional Value: (Per serving)
Calories: 180
Total Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Cholesterol: 45mg
Sodium: 370mg
Total Carbohydrates: 17g
Dietary Fiber: 1g
Sugars: 1g
Protein: 6g
Variations and Substitutions:
Other healthy alternatives include turkey or vegetarian sausage.
There are other variations on this recipe such as adding grated cheese or chopped vegetables for added tastiness and nutritional value.
You can use gluten-free flour blend for those who cannot consume gluten in their diet because of various reasons/illnesses like celiac disease.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
Q. Can I freeze these muffins? A. The answer is Yes, they can be frozen. Once cooled, store them in an airtight container or freezer bag for up to three months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator or microwave before reheating.
Q: Can I do these muffins before? A: Definitely! Prepare these muffins in advance and put them in an airtight container at room temperature for 48 hours.
Q: Can I use already cooked sausage? A: Yes, it is allowed to use pre-cooked sausage in this recipe. You will just chop and mix into batter as directed
Conclusion:
These straightforward Sausage Muffins are an easy way to have your favorite combinations of sausages and buns. It doesn’t matter whether you are in a hurry or taking time out for brunch, these delicious snacks will definitely fill you up. Play with different tastes and enjoy the adaptability of this simple recipe.
