Name: protein packed turkey sausage & pepper egg muffins
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 10 large eggs; 1/2 lb lean ground turkey sausage; 1 small red bell pepper diced; 1 small green bell pepper diced; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 1/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp smoked paprika; salt to taste; black pepper to taste; nonstick spray

Description

These protein-packed egg muffins combine lean turkey sausage with colorful bell peppers and cheese for a filling grab-and-go breakfast. They bake in just over 20 minutes and store easily for meal prep.

Ingredients

Scale

10 large eggs

1/2 lb lean ground turkey sausage

1 small red bell pepper diced

1 small green bell pepper diced

1/2 cup chopped onion

1/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese

2 tbsp olive oil

1 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp smoked paprika

salt to taste

black pepper to taste

nonstick spray

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and coat a 12-cup muffin tin with nonstick spray.

2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat then sauté onion and diced peppers for 3–4 minutes until soft.

3. Add ground turkey sausage, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper, and cook until browned.

4. In a bowl whisk eggs until combined then stir in the cooked sausage mixture and shredded cheese.

5. Divide mixture evenly among muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.

6. Bake for 20–22 minutes until centers are set and tops are lightly golden.

7. Cool for a few minutes before removing muffins from the tin.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: breakfast
Method: baking
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 muffin
Calories: 125
Sodium: 290
Fat: 7
Carbohydrates: 3
Fiber: 1
Protein: 12

Keywords: healthy egg muffins, protein breakfast, turkey sausage muffins, meal prep, low carb, breakfast on the go