Savory Cottage Cheese Breakfast Muffins
These Savory Cottage Cheese Breakfast Muffins are packed with protein and nutrients, making them a wholesome choice to kickstart your day, perfect for busy mornings or meal prepping.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1 lb turkey breakfast sausages, removed from the casing
- 4 pieces eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 cup 2% cottage cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups chopped vegetables (broccoli, spinach, etc.)
- 3 pieces green onions, sliced finely
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded Leave some for topping
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- Remove the sausages from the casing and cook them in a medium skillet over medium-high heat until browned and no longer pink in color. Set aside to cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cottage cheese, olive oil, and maple syrup.
- Add all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to the bowl. Mix well.
- Add the cooked sausages, chopped vegetables, green onions, and cheese (reserve some cheese for the muffin tops).
- Divide the batter evenly between 12 muffin cavities, about 4 heaping tablespoons per muffin. Top with additional cheese.
Baking
- Bake for 23-27 minutes or until golden brown.
Notes
These muffins are delicious served warm with Greek yogurt or hot sauce. Store in an airtight container for up to five days, or freeze for three months.