ON-THE-GO BREAKFAST MUFFINS

On-the-Go Breakfast Muffins image

My muffins are a frequent request from everyone in the family. I usually make them on Sunday nights, so when we're running late on weekday mornings, the kids can grab these to eat on the bus. -Irene Wayman, Grantsville, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 pound bulk Italian sausage
7 large eggs, divided use
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup 2% milk
1/2 cup canola oil
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400°. In a large nonstick skillet, cook sausage over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until no longer pink, breaking into crumbles. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Wipe skillet clean., In a small bowl, whisk 5 eggs. Pour into same skillet; cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and no liquid egg remains. Remove from heat., In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, whisk remaining eggs, milk and oil until blended. Add to flour mixture; stir just until moistened. Fold in 2/3 cup cheese, sausage and scrambled eggs., Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Sprinkle tops with remaining cheese. Bake 12-15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. Serve warm. Freeze option: Freeze cooled muffins in an airtight container. To use, microwave each muffin on high for 45-60 seconds or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238 calories, Fat 16g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 93mg cholesterol, Sodium 357mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 8g protein.