Meta Info
Servings: 12 muffins
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Calories: ~285 per muffin
Intro
These Sausage Muffins with Bisquick are the ultimate grab-and-go breakfast for busy mornings. Packed with savory breakfast sausage, fluffy Bisquick batter, eggs, and melty sharp cheddar cheese, they bake into golden handheld muffins that taste like a full breakfast in one bite.
Perfect for meal prep, freezer breakfasts, road trips, or feeding a hungry family without spending all morning in the kitchen.
Look at the Recipe
- Only 5 simple ingredients
- High-protein breakfast option
- Easy freezer-friendly meal prep
- Great for busy mornings
- Kid-approved and portable
Ingredients Needed
- 1 lb ground breakfast sausage
- 2 cups Bisquick baking mix
- 1½ cups sharp cheddar cheese, freshly grated
- 4 large eggs
- ½ cup whole milk
Optional add-ins:
- Diced jalapeños
- Green onions
- Crumbled bacon
- Red pepper flakes
How to Make
Step 1: Prep
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Grease a 12-cup muffin pan or line with parchment liners.
Step 2: Cook Sausage
Brown sausage in a skillet over medium heat.
Break into crumbles and cook completely.
Drain excess grease.
Allow to cool slightly.
Step 3: Mix Wet Ingredients
Whisk:
- Eggs
- Milk
until smooth and slightly frothy.
Step 4: Make Batter
Add Bisquick.
Mix gently.
Fold in:
- Sausage
- Shredded cheddar cheese
Avoid overmixing.
Step 5: Fill Muffin Cups
Divide batter evenly into muffin cups.
Fill almost to the top.
Step 6: Bake
Bake 18–22 minutes
until golden brown and cooked through.
Allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Storage & Serving Suggestions
Refrigerator:
Store in an airtight container for 4 days
Freezer:
Freeze individually wrapped muffins for up to 2 months
Reheat:
Microwave 20–30 seconds or warm in an air fryer for crisp edges.
Tips & FAQs
Can I use spicy sausage?
Yes. Hot breakfast sausage adds extra flavor.
Can I use turkey sausage?
Absolutely. It works well for a lighter version.
Why are my muffins dry?
Too much Bisquick or overbaking can dry them out.
Final Thoughts
These cheesy sausage muffins are one of those recipes you’ll end up making repeatedly because they solve breakfast problems fast. Warm, cheesy, savory, and easy to meal prep—they disappear quickly.
