Ingredients
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- 1 lb halal sausage (beef or chicken, depending on preference)
- 12 large eggs
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or cheese of choice)
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for cooking the sausage)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)
Ingredient Highlights
- Halal Sausage: Choose your preferred halal sausage to ensure the recipe meets dietary preferences. You can find halal chicken or beef sausage that will provide a savory flavor to complement the eggs and cheese.
- Cheese: Cheddar cheese is the most popular choice for this recipe due to its melty texture and sharp flavor. However, you can use any cheese you prefer, such as mozzarella, gouda, or pepper jack for a twist.
- Eggs: Eggs are essential for creating the fluffy and creamy texture in this muffin recipe, providing both moisture and protein.
- Butter & Milk: These ingredients help create a soft and tender muffin base while enhancing the flavor of the final product.
Instructions
Prepare the Sausage:
- Cook the Sausage: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the halal sausage and break it up with a wooden spoon as it cooks. Brown the sausage until fully cooked and no longer pink (about 8-10 minutes). Once done, set the sausage aside to cool.
Prepare the Muffin Batter:
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it lightly with non-stick spray.
- Whisk the Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and melted butter until well combined.
- Combine the Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, salt, pepper, and garlic powder (if using). Add the shredded cheese to the dry ingredients and toss it gently to coat the cheese in flour—this will help keep the cheese evenly distributed throughout the muffins.
- Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are fine.
Assemble and Bake the Muffins:
- Add Sausage to the Batter: Gently fold in the cooked sausage into the muffin batter, ensuring it is evenly distributed.
- Spoon the Batter into Muffin Tin: Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 of the way full.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in the oven and bake for 18-20 minutes or until the tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve:
- Enjoy: Once cooled slightly, serve the muffins warm, or store them for later.
- Prep Time: 15minutes
- Cook Time: 30minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Protein: 20g