How to Make Amazing Muffin Cups - A Step-by-Step Guide

Who doesn't love a freshly baked muffin? They're the perfect grab-and-go breakfast, and they're also great for a quick snack or a sweet treat. But have you ever tried making muffins in a muffin cup? If not, you're in for a real treat!

Muffin cups are a fun twist on traditional muffins, and they're incredibly easy to make. All you need is a muffin tin and some muffin liners, and you can whip up a batch of these amazing muffin cups in no time.

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Ingredients

  • 12 links Johnsonville® Original breakfast sausage
  • 3 cups frozen country style shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed
  • 3 tablespoons butter, melted
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon pepper
  • 2 cups shredded 4-cheese Mexican blend cheese
  • 6 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • ¼ cup chopped red bell pepper
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh chives, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 muffins

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a 12-cup muffin pan.
  • Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Add sausage links and cook, turning frequently, until well browned, 12 to 16 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
  • While the sausage is cooking, mix hash browns, melted butter, salt, and pepper together in a bowl until well combined. Press mixture into the bottom and sides of the prepared muffin cups.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, about 12 minutes.
  • Cut sausage into 1/2-inch pieces. Stir cheese, beaten eggs, and bell pepper together in a bowl.
  • Remove hash brown crusts from the oven. Divide sausage between crusts, then spoon egg mixture over top. Sprinkle with chives.
  • Return to the oven and bake until set, 13 to 15 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    224 cal.

    • Total Fat: 18g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 114mg
    • Sodium: 413mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 9g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 11g
    • Vitamin C: 8mg
    • Calcium: 17mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 216mg

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