Always have a healthy, tasty breakfast on hand with these mini turkey sausage frittata muffins. They are the perfect solution for make-ahead breakfast or breakfast on the go!
Are weekday breakfasts a struggle for you? For me, figuring out something healthy yet quick, easy and filling can be a challenge. These turkey sausage and mushroom egg muffins are a great solution. Turning them into mini frittatas not only makes them portable, but you can also make them ahead of time and pop them in the microwave to reheat them when you are ready to eat!
Eggs are one of my favorite things to eat for breakfast. Add a little bacon to the mix and I'm a very happy person. As much as I'd love to eat bacon every day, we all know it's not the healthiest breakfast option so I added turkey sausage to these mini frittatas to make give them extra protein while keeping them relatively good for you! If you want to go meatless you can toss a few extra veggies like red pepper, spinach or caramelized onions in the mix to give you vegetarian version.
To start, you'll cook the sausage and mushrooms, which can be done ahead of time if you like. Then you whisk the eggs and add everything to the muffin tin to bake. This is also an easy recipe to double or even triple so if you are feeding several people or want to have breakfast ready for a couple of days just make an extra batch. Let them cool and store them in the refrigerator for a couple of days. They reheat well in the microwave.
Why use a muffin tin?
In the past, you've probably put your muffin tins to good use making sweet treats like cupcakes and muffins. Expanding that use to include savory dishes opens up a whole world of options for creating individual servings of dishes that are often great make-ahead ideas. I love doing all kinds of eggs in muffin tins. They are just the right size for a single egg and let you bake a bunch of eggs at one time. If you want to check out some other savory muffin tin recipes these Mini Meatloaf Muffins are great for weeknight dinners and these Individual Potato Gratins make an excellent side dish.
If you're a total breakfast person like me, these egg muffins are an easy solution for a quick weekday breakfast! You'll never have to worry about breakfast again! Enjoy!!
Looking for other breakfast ideas?
Check out these Breakfast Quesadillas or this Cheesy Pesto Egg Sandwich.
things you may want for this recipe
Non-Stick Muffin Tin – A good non-stick muffin tin is really important for baking also gives you lots of options for bite-sized portions of things like these egg frittatas, meatloaf and other single-serving dishes.
Turkey Sausage & Mushroom Egg Muffins
Ingredients
- 2 ounces ground turkey sausage
- ½ teaspoons olive oil
- ⅓ cup sliced baby Bella mushrooms
- 4 large eggs
- 3 tablespoons non-fat milk
- ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
- ¼ cup finely shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°. Coat 4 cups of a muffin tin with cooking spray, making sure each cup is thoroughly coated.
- In a small sauté pan cook the sausage over medium-high heat until crumbled and cooked through, about 7-8 minutes. Remove sausage from pan and place on a plate lined with a paper towel.
- Return the pan to the heat; add olive oil and mushrooms. Sauté mushrooms for 1-2 minutes until slightly tender. Add mushrooms to sausage.
- In a small bowl whisk eggs, milk and ground pepper together.
- Divide sausage mixture among the four muffin cups. Pour the egg mixture over the sausage and mushrooms. You may have a little left over depending on the exact size of your muffin cups.
- Divide cheese evenly among the muffin cups, sprinkling over the top of each.
- Cook for 25 minutes or until muffin is firm to the touch. Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving.
Jess @ Sweetest Menu says
Oh talk about delicious! I haven't made many savoury muffins in my time but this sounds lovely! The perfect portable breakfast treat too!
Nichole says
I love making egg muffins! They're good all week!
NJ-Cook4You says
That looks delicious!! Thanks for sharing your recipe
Greets
NJ
Razena | Tantalisemytastebuds.com says
This looks quick and easy to make for a breakfast or brunch get together 🙂
Platter Talk says
What a great start to the day; easy and fun to make too! Our kids will love these; thanks for sharing!
Tracy @ Served from Scratch says
These are so cute!!! Love egg muffins for a brunch or quick weekday breakfast. Thanks for sharing!
Sam @ PancakeWarriors says
Yes I love making little egg bakes like this! I just adore mushrooms and eggs - sounds so yummy!
Erin @ Platings and Pairings says
These look like the perfect treat to serve on busy weekend mornings. Pinning this recipe!
Renee says
These look yummy! I'm typically not a fan of these, but these really look good!
Chrissa - Physical Kitchness says
Oh yum! I LOVE mushrooms. These 'lil egg muffins would be perfect on the go. I am going to try them with coconut milk. Thanks!
Chris @ SimpleFood365 says
What a great breakfast item this would be. Gonna have to give them a try, I think!
Lucy @ Bake Play Smile says
Yum! We actually eat a lot of turkey in our house so I'll definitely be trying these out. Great that you can freeze them for a quick and easy breakfast on the run! Thanks so much for linking up with our Fabulous Foodie Fridays party. xx
Hillary Reeves says
mmM make-ahead breakfasts are my E-V-E-R-Y-T-H-I-N-G. Thanks for this recipe!
SHOBELYN says
Yup, this is a good idea for on the go breakfast
Molly Kumar says
All my fav ingredients (Turkey, Mushroom n Eggs) in one recipe - Totally loving it.
Rosemary @anitalianinmykitchen says
I can't wait to try these muffins, I am always looking for new muffin recipes.
Oana @AdoreFoods says
Perfect brunch recipe! I love egg muffins but never made this combination. Thanks for sharing it!
J @ A Hot Southern Mess says
Oh wow! I would love these for breakfast this morning! These egg muffins look perfect!
Byron Thomas says
I love these little egg muffin-y things. The presentation looks absolutely gorgeous!
Sara @ Life's Little Sweets says
These are a great entertaining idea! These are so cute, thank you for sharing this recipe!
Chrissie (thebusybaker.ca) says
I've never tried egg muffins but I've been meaning to for awhile now. And your recipe looks like a really good one!
LydiaF says
When I was working outside the home I used to love to make this sort of grab and go breakfast for the morning. I could never eat just one muffin, though. 🙂
Cassandrea @ chewsandbrews.ca says
These look both delicious and healthy! I love turkey sausage!
foodlovinfamily says
These will be great for my husband to bring to work in the morning!
Mandee Pogue says
I love these! We do something very similar for Christmas brunch every year! I love that you can make them ahead of time too! Thanks so much for sharing!
Marye says
yum! breakfast on the go and low-carb, too! These looks really good.
Katalina @ Peas & Peonies says
Now this is one perfect breakfast, and what I love most is that I can take it to the office when I am running late and have a delicious breakfast at my desk, so convenient and delish.
Dahn says
These are a great 'grab and go' breakfast, they look delicious
Tina Marie says
These would be great to make and get the family involved in. What a quick and easy meal to make as a before school breakfast.
FoodieGirlChicago says
Yes, these make a great weekday breakfast.
Richa says
I love breakfast too and this looks like a fantastic addition to this weeks breakfast 🙂
Claudia | Gourmet Project says
my next brunch recipe!
Ciao Florentina says
You really do have the Holy Trinity going on in there! Wowza, I'm loving this !
Diane says
I love these cute little breakfast bites. Great idea. And no flour! Awesome!
Whitney @ That Square Plate says
My boyfriend would die over these! They look amazing!! Thanks for sharing, I need to make these for him! 🙂
Michelle@healthiersteps says
I never had egg muffins, but its a really lovely idea. I bet children would love them!
Sabrina @ Dinner, then Dessert says
I love making egg bakes like these when I have time and freezing them for a quick and easy breakfast later on!
Trish says
What an awesome breakfast Kathryn! They sound delicious!
FoodieGirlChicago says
Thanks Trish!
Sandra @ A Dash of Sanity says
Yes! A big yes! I'm big into breakfast recipes and love ones like these that are easy to serve!
FoodieGirlChicago says
I hope you enjoy them as much as I do!
Deb @ Cooking on the Front Burner says
Love how easy these looks and we love baby bella mushrooms - what a great breakfast idea!
Carol Borchardt says
These look great! I'd have a hard time eating just one though!
Elaine @ Dishes Delish says
I did this 'diet' a few years ago where they required you eating these little egg muffins but I just couldn't get into them. I have since gotten back to making some and have enjoyed them. BUT, your sausage and mushroom version looks fabulous!
Betty Davies | Slow The Cook Down says
great idea for a make ahead breakfast! I must get organised!