Description
These Sausage & Cheese Muffins are a deliciously savory and cheesy treat perfect for breakfast or brunch. Made with hot ground pork sausage, flavorful spices, shredded Cheddar cheese, and creamy spicy nacho cheese soup, these mini muffins are quick to prepare and bake to golden perfection in just 15 minutes. They offer a perfect balance of protein and rich flavors, making them a crowd-pleaser for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Sausage Mixture
- 1 lb hot ground pork sausage
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp garlic powder
Batter
- 3 cups Bisquick baking mix
- 1 (10.5-oz) can condensed spicy nacho cheese soup
- 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
- ¾ cup buttermilk
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pans: Preheat your oven to 375ºF (190ºC). Lightly spray two mini muffin pans with cooking spray to prevent sticking, then set them aside for later use.
- Cook Sausage: In a large skillet over medium to medium-high heat, cook the hot ground pork sausage, stirring occasionally, until it crumbles and is no longer pink. Drain excess fat and allow the sausage to cool slightly.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the cooked sausage, onion powder, garlic powder, Bisquick baking mix, and shredded Cheddar cheese. Create a well in the center of this dry mixture. In a separate small bowl, stir together the condensed spicy nacho cheese soup and buttermilk until smooth. Pour this wet mixture into the well and stir gently just until the dry ingredients are moistened and combined.
- Fill Muffin Tins: Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared mini muffin pans, filling each cup right to the top for full, satisfying muffins.
- Bake: Place the muffin pans in the preheated oven and bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the muffins are golden brown on top and cooked through. Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Use mini muffin pans to get the perfect bite-sized muffins.
- Drain the sausage well to avoid greasy muffins.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep muffins tender.
- You can substitute spicy nacho cheese soup with regular cheddar cheese soup plus a pinch of cayenne for a homemade twist.
- These muffins freeze well and can be reheated in the oven or microwave.
