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Sausage Egg And Cheese Breakfast Cupcakes

by Donya Mullins January 18, 2022 12 Comments This post may contain affiliate links.

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These savory cupcakes are the perfect make-ahead breakfast and great for busy families. With a new twist on a breakfast sandwich, you can make Sausage, Egg And Cheese Breakfast Cupcakes in just 30 minutes and stock your fridge or freezer for when you need a nourishing grab-and-go treat!

Breakfast Cupcakes stacked on white plates for breakfast.


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Whether you are rushing out the door in the morning for work, dropping off the kids at school, or heading to your desk at home, you need something for breakfast. Hopefully, that “something” is delicious, and filling without dragging you down for the day ahead.

Keeping those ideas in mind was what was happening when I can up with this recipe for Sausage, Egg, and Cheese Breakfast Cupcakes. They check all the boxes for what I want for myself and my family when we need to get going on busy mornings.

What Makes These Breakfast Cupcakes So Special?

  • At the top of the list is that they are loaded with 3 breakfast all-star ingredients – sausage, eggs and cheese!
  • They can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.
  • These breakfast bites freeze beautifully, so you can have them on hand when you need them.
  • Reheating is easy in the microwave or the oven.
  • Sausage, Egg and Cheese Breakfast Cupcakes are great to serve on lazy weekends, for brunch and terrific as an afternoon snack!
Ingredients for Breakfast Cupcakes.

Similar Recipes: Sausage And Egg Breakfast Casserole, Ham And Cheese Egg Cups.

Ingredients You Need To Make This Recipe

  • Sliced Bread – whole wheat, white, gluten-free or whatever you like
  • Large Eggs
  • Whole Milk – 2% or low-fat can also be used
  • Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • Breakfast Sausage – cooked and crumbled
  • Kosher Salt
  • Fresh Cracked Pepper
  • Fresh Chives
Muffin tin with Breakfast Cupcakes made with bread, sausage, cheese and eggs.

How To Make Savory Breakfast Cupcakes

This is one of those easy to prep and bake recipes that’s ideal for busy people.

  • In a large bowl, beat together eggs and milk. Add salt and pepper to taste. Coat the bottom of a muffin tin with non-stick spray.
  • Place 3 to 4 pieces of prepared bread(cut into pieces with crust removed) in the bottom of each cupcake well, making sure to cover the bottom and most of the sides.
  • Divide the cooked and crumbled sausage among the 12 cupcakes. Layer on cheese.
  • Ladle egg mixture over the sausage and cheese. Sprinkle on chives. Place in oven and cook approximately 18-20 minutes, or until eggs are set and top is golden brown.
  • Remove from oven and let rest 5 minutes. Remove cupcakes from pan and enjoy.
Breakfast Cupcakes on a cooling rack served with green grapes.

Can This Recipe Be Made Ahead Of Time

You bet! Make the breakfast cupcakes ahead of time, then store them in an airtight container or zip-top bag in the refrigerator. To reheat, place the Sausage Egg and Cheese Breakfast Cupcake on a microwave-safe dish and heat until warmed through.

How To Freeze Savory Breakfast Cupcakes

Freeze breakfast cupcakes in a freezer bag or airtight container for up to 3 months. You can also wrap each cupcake individually in plastic wrap, then reheat when needed. Before serving, thaw them overnight in the fridge before warming them up or add a little extra reheating time.

Want To Customize This Recipe? Here’s How

There are so many ways to change up this recipe and make it your own!

  • Change out the cheddar cheese for – pepper jack, smoked Gouda, Swiss or Fontina.
  • Instead of sausage, add cooked chopped bacon or ham.
  • Leave out the meat and add sautéed spinach, mushrooms, broccoli or peppers and onions.
Breakfast Cupcakes with eggs, sausage and cheese served with fresh fruit.

What To Serve With Sausage Egg And Cheese Breakfast Cupcakes

I like to serve these savory cupcakes for breakfast, brunch, or as an afternoon snack. Here’s what I serve alongside:

  • Fruit Salad
  • Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole
  • 3-Ingredient Fruit Dip
  • Blueberry Scones
  • Orange Glazed Muffins
  • Cinnamon Skillet Apples
Breakfast Cupcakes stacked on white plates for breakfast.
5 from 3 votes

Sausage Egg And Cheese Breakfast Cupcakes

Author: Donya Mullins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
Servings: 12 breakfast cupcakes
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These savory cupcakes are the perfect make-ahead breakfast and great for busy families. With a new fun twist on a breakfast sandwich, you can make these yummy bites in just 30 minutes and stock your fridge or freezer for when you need a nourishing grab-and-go treat!

Ingredients

  • 10 pieces of bread – crusts cut off and sliced on the diagonal into 4 pieces each
  • 8 eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • ½ pound sausage – cooked and crumbled
  • salt & pepper
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chopped chives

Instructions

  • Heat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Coat cupcake pan with non-stick cooking spray, set aside
  • In a large bowl, beat together eggs and milk. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Place 3 to 4 pieces of cut bread in the bottom of each cupcake well, making sure to cover bottom and most of the sides.
  • Divide sausage among the 12 cupcakes. Layer on cheese.
  • Ladle eggs mixture over the sausage and cheese. Sprinkle on chives. Place in oven and cook approximately 18 minutes or until eggs are set and top in golden brown.
  • Remove from oven and let rest 5 minutes. Remove cupcakes from pan and let cool.
  • Enjoy immediately or or store in an airtight container in refrigerator.
Breakfast Cupcakes stacked on white plates for breakfast.
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  1. Shelly Martin

    February 21, 2022 at 9:25 am

    These were wonderful! I made them for our Company’s breakfast meeting and everyone loved them. I made 2 dozen using sausage/Colby/cheddar 2 dozen using diced ham/swiss/gruyere. Will definitely be my new go to recipe.

    Reply
    • Donya

      February 21, 2022 at 9:40 am

      Hey there Shelly!
      Wow! Thank you so much for this fantastic rating and your kind words, you’ve made my day! I am thrilled to hear that everyone enjoyed this recipe, thank you so much for your support! If you ever have any questions about a recipe, please feel free to reach out!
      ~Donya

      Reply
  2. AZ Gal

    February 19, 2022 at 3:08 pm

    Could this be made into a loaf pan and sliced successfully?

    Reply
    • Donya

      February 20, 2022 at 8:59 am

      Hey there!
      Thank you so much for your interest in this recipe and for this fantastic rating! I am not sure if it can be made in a loaf pan, I’ve never tried it personally, I usually like to make it a muffin pan so they’re individually portioned. That being said, I totally support you giving it a try, let me know how it turns out I’m very curious. Thank you for your support!
      ~Donya

      Reply
  3. Stephanie

    February 16, 2019 at 4:51 pm

    Did you use full sized cupcake pans or mini muffin pans? It looks like mini muffins from the picture.

    Thanks

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    • Donya

      February 18, 2019 at 7:42 pm

      Hey Stephanie. I use full size muffin tins. The photos sometimes make the food looks a bit off in scale. I hope this helps. Enjoy the recipe!
      XO,
      ~Donya

      Reply
      • Mama Jane

        September 14, 2022 at 2:57 pm

        I do these without the bread and a good bit less milk to reduce the carbs, and use a silicone muffin pan. Sure makes clean-up a snap!

        Reply
        • Donya

          September 15, 2022 at 8:51 am

          Hey there!
          Thank you for sharing, using a silicone muffin pan is a great idea, clean-up is always much easier with silicone pans. I hope you’ll give this recipe a try, it’s simple to make and absolutely delicious to eat, I’d love to hear what you think of this version. Let me know if you ever have any questions about a recipe, I’m always happy to help!
          ~Donya

          Reply
  4. joyce Bailey

    September 26, 2017 at 5:24 pm

    The recipe comment says “eggs, bacon and cheese,” but the recipe calls for sausage. When you use cooked bacon (instead of sausage?), how much do you use in the recipe.

    Reply
    • Donya

      September 30, 2017 at 1:21 am

      Thanks for the good catch Joyce! I did change the recipe summary to read “sausage” I would use about 1/2 cup or so for the chopped bacon. Hope this helps.
      Please come back for another visit!
      XO,
      ~Donya

      Reply
      • Nancy Ross

        June 15, 2018 at 7:14 pm

        Can these be frozen??
        I

        Reply
        • Donya

          June 26, 2018 at 2:29 pm

          Hey Nancy! Great question…I think these cupcakes would freeze beautifully. I hope you’ll let me know how they turn out.
          XO,
          ~Donya

          Reply

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