Ingredients

• 3/4 cup cooked and crumbled sweet Italian sausage (I use two links)
• 2 small handfuls fresh spinach, chopped
• 6 large eggs
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1/3 cup shredded cheese (I use cheddar)
• salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• salsa, for serving (totally optional, but totally good)

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 350° F.
2. Spray 6 or 7 muffin cups with nonstick spray.
3. After you cook the sausage, scoop it into a paper towel-lined bowl to drain and cool, then wipe out the pan with a paper towel.
4. Quickly cook the spinach in the same pan, just until wilted. Let it cool, then squeeze any excess moisture out of it.
5. In a medium bowl, whisk together the cooled sausage and spinach with the eggs and milk.
6. Scoop into the prepared muffin tins (I find it easiest to use a 1/3 cup measuring cup) almost to the top.
7. Sprinkle cheese on top. Then give each one a good dose of salt and pepper.
8. Bake 25 to 30 minutes, or until egg is cooked through. Easy way to check the egg: touch the middle of the muffins… if they are still wet and gooey, they’ll need a little more time in the oven. They should feel cooked through.
9. Serve egg muffins immediately- with salsa, if desired.

Cook’s Note

Egg muffins are pretty versatile- sub in other ingredients for the sausage and spinach, if you prefer.

Freeze Option

Cool baked egg muffins. Cover and place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets and freeze until firm. Transfer to resealable plastic freezer bags; return to freezer. To use, place in greased muffin pan, cover loosely with foil and reheat in a preheated 350° oven until heated through. Or, microwave each muffin on high 30-60 seconds or until heated through.