Cheesy Sausage Stuffed Muffins Recipe 🧁🧀
These cheesy sausage stuffed muffins are savory, fluffy, and packed with flavor! They’re perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a party appetizer. Made with ground beef, cheese, and biscuit dough, they’re easy to make and totally delicious!
📝 Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef (or substitute with sausage for extra flavor)
- ½ onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup chopped parsley
- 1 can refrigerated biscuit dough
👨🍳 Instructions
Step 1: Preheat & Prepare
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Grease a muffin tin or line it with muffin cups.
Step 2: Cook the Filling
- In a skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned.
- Add onion & garlic, cooking until softened (about 3 minutes).
- Stir in oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat and mix in shredded cheddar cheese and parsley.
Step 3: Assemble the Muffins
- Flatten each biscuit dough piece slightly and press them into the muffin tin, creating a cup shape.
- Spoon the beef mixture evenly into each biscuit cup.
Step 4: Bake & Serve
- Bake for 15-18 minutes or until the biscuit dough is golden brown.
- Let cool for a few minutes, then remove from the muffin tin.
- Enjoy warm! Serve with sour cream, salsa, or a drizzle of hot sauce.
🍽️ Servings & Storage
- Yields: 8–10 muffins
- Storage: Keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Reheat: Microwave for 30 seconds or warm in the oven at 350°F for 5 minutes.
- Freezer-friendly: Wrap individually and freeze for up to 2 months.
🔥 Nutritional Info (Per Muffin – Approximate)
- Calories: ~220
- Carbs: 15g
- Protein: 12g
- Fat: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sodium: ~350mg
💡 Tips & Variations
✅ Spicy Kick: Add chopped jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce to the filling.
✅ Extra Cheese: Try a mix of cheddar, mozzarella, or pepper jack.
✅ Breakfast Style: Swap ground beef for breakfast sausage and add scrambled eggs!
✅ Veggie Boost: Add bell peppers, spinach, or mushrooms to the filling.
🌟 Health Benefits
✔ High in Protein – Helps with muscle repair & keeps you full.
✔ Iron & B-Vitamins – From ground beef, great for energy.
✔ Calcium & Healthy Fats – From cheese, supports bone health.
❓ Q&A
Q: Can I use homemade biscuit dough?
A: Absolutely! Any biscuit dough or even crescent roll dough will work.
Q: What can I serve these with?
A: Great with eggs for breakfast, a fresh salad, or soup for dinner.
Q: Can I make these keto-friendly?
A: Yes! Swap biscuit dough for almond flour dough or use low-carb tortillas.
🔥 Give these Cheesy Sausage Stuffed Muffins a try! Let me know if you want a healthier or spicier version. 😋