Protein-Packed Egg Muffins
Meal prep friendly egg muffins loaded with 20g protein per serving. Made with eggs, cheese, and turkey sausage for a perfect low-carb, high-protein breakfast that keeps you full for hours.
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12 muffins
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Ingredients
- 12 large eggs
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 lb turkey breakfast sausage, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup diced bell peppers
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Cooking spray for muffin tin
Instructions
- 1
Prepare oven and pan
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray a 12-cup muffin tin generously with cooking spray.
- 2
Cook sausage
In a skillet, cook turkey sausage over medium heat until browned and crumbled. Set aside to cool slightly.
- 3
Whisk eggs
In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, heavy cream, salt, pepper, and garlic powder until well combined.
- 4
Add mix-ins
Stir in cooked sausage, cheese, bell peppers, and green onions until evenly distributed.
- 5
Fill muffin cups
Pour egg mixture into prepared muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
- 6
Bake
Bake for 20-25 minutes until eggs are set and tops are lightly golden.
- 7
Cool and store
Let cool in pan for 5 minutes before removing. Store in refrigerator up to 5 days or freeze up to 3 months.
Chef's Tips
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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about making this protein-packed egg muffins
How long does it take to make Protein-Packed Egg Muffins?
The listed total time is 35 minutes. Prep time is 10 minutes and cooking time is 25 minutes. Follow the instructions for any resting or chilling steps.
How many servings does this Protein-Packed Egg Muffins recipe make?
This recipe yields 12 muffins.
What is the difficulty level of this Protein-Packed Egg Muffins recipe?
The listed difficulty level is easy.