Quick Description
These Bisquick Sausage Muffins are fluffy, savory, and packed with bold breakfast flavors. Made with eggs, spicy sausage, hash browns, and Bisquick, they bake into perfectly portioned muffins that are ideal for busy mornings, meal prep, or feeding a crowd. Warm, filling, and incredibly satisfying.
Servings & Timing
Serves: 12 muffins
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Bake Time: 20–25 minutes
Total Time: ~40 minutes
Ingredients List
- 6 large eggs
- ½ cup milk or heavy cream
- 2 cups frozen hash browns (slightly thawed)
- 1 lb ground breakfast sausage (spicy or mild)
- ½ cup white onion, finely chopped
- 1½ cups Bisquick baking mix
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
Instructions
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Preheat the Oven
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line with muffin liners. -
Cook the Sausage
In a skillet over medium heat, cook sausage with chopped onion until fully browned. Drain excess grease and let cool slightly. -
Whisk the Egg Mixture
In a large bowl, whisk eggs and milk (or heavy cream) until smooth. -
Combine Ingredients
Stir in hash browns, cooked sausage and onion, shredded cheese, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. -
Add Bisquick
Fold in Bisquick just until combined. Do not overmix. -
Fill Muffin Cups
Spoon mixture evenly into muffin cups, filling about ¾ full. -
Bake
Bake for 20–25 minutes, until muffins are set and lightly golden on top. -
Cool & Serve
Let cool for 5 minutes before removing from the pan.
Nutrition (Approximate, per muffin)
- Calories: 290
- Protein: 14g
- Carbs: 16g
- Fat: 19g
Benefits
- Protein-Packed: Eggs and sausage keep you full
- Meal-Prep Friendly: Great for grab-and-go mornings
- Crowd Favorite: Perfect for brunch or holidays
- Customizable: Easy to swap ingredients
Additional Notes
- Heavy cream makes muffins richer, milk keeps them lighter.
- Thaw hash browns slightly so excess moisture doesn’t affect texture.
- Drain sausage well to prevent greasy muffins.
Dietary Info
- Vegetarian: ❌
- Gluten-Free Option: Use gluten-free Bisquick
- Low-Carb: ❌
- Kid-Friendly: ✔️
Brief Introduction
These muffins are everything you want in a breakfast bite—savory, filling, and easy. They’re the kind of recipe you make once and keep coming back to because they just work.
Step-by-Step Cooking Guide
- Brown sausage with onion
- Whisk eggs and cream
- Mix everything together
- Bake until fluffy and golden
Ingredient Details & Substitutions
- Whole Eggs: Provide structure and richness
- Milk or Heavy Cream: Cream = richer, milk = lighter
- Frozen Hash Browns: Save time and add texture
- Spicy Sausage: Adjust heat to your taste
- White Onion: Adds depth and balance
Recipe Variations & Serving Suggestions
Variations:
- Add bell peppers or jalapeños
- Swap cheddar for pepper jack
- Use turkey sausage for a lighter option
Serve With:
- Fresh fruit
- Hot sauce or salsa
- Yogurt or smoothies
Storage & Make-Ahead
- Refrigerate: Up to 4 days
- Freeze: Up to 2 months
- Reheat: Microwave or oven until warmed through
FAQs
Can I make these ahead of time?
Yes — they’re perfect for meal prep.
Why are my muffins dense?
Overmixing the batter can cause this.
Can I skip the onion?
Yes, but it adds great flavor.
Optional Personal Story
These muffins became my go-to when mornings got hectic. One batch lasts days, and everyone grabs them without complaining—always a win.
