Sausage Egg Cups

Southwest Turkey sausage egg cups who ate protein make-ahead breakfast that is perfect for back to school.  The eggs are mixed together with Turkey sausage, spinach, peppers, spices, and cheese to make a flavorful egg muffins. Top with salsa and cilantro and enjoy!

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day but sometime between the mess to get everyone out of bed, dressed and packed it gets ignored.  Healthy breakfast fuel for the brain. Research shows that children who eat breakfast have higher test scores, improved attendance and class participation. Unlike most cereals and yoghurts, eggs contain only one ingredient –  "egg. " they contain no sugar or carbohydrates, is good. In fact, the protein in eggs is highest quality protein found in food.  I love it!

SAUSAGE EGG CUPS

Southwest Turkey sausage egg cups are protein packed breakfast make-ahead are perfect for back to school.  The eggs are mixed together with Turkey sausage, spinach, peppers, spices, and cheese to make a flavorful egg muffins. Top with salsa and cilantro and enjoy!

PREPARATION TIME

20 minutes

MATERIALS

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 pound of Turkey sausage, cooked
• 2 teaspoons taco seasoning
• 1/4 teaspoon red cayenne pepper
• 2 tablespoons salsa
• 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
• 12 large eggs
• 1 cup fresh spinach, finely chopped
• 2 green onions, sliced lengthwise
• 1 1/2 cup of sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 pinch salt and pepper
• Garnish: salsa, sour cream, cilantro and scallions
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INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Grease muffin tins You {enough to 12-18 muffins depending on how big you want them} and set aside.
2. In a large skillet heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium high heat. Add Turkey sausage, taco seasoning and cayenne pepper and cook for 3 minutes. Add the bell pepper and onion and cook until Turkey sausage tawny, approximately 5-6 minutes.
3. In a large bowl place the Turkey sausage mixture, spinach, green onions, and 1 cup cheese.
4. In a large bowl of different crack 12 eggs and whisk them together. Pour the egg mixture into the Turkey sausage mixture and season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir until fully combined.
5. Pour egg mixture evenly into muffin tins {around 3/4 full way or they will spill} and top each muffin with a small amount of leftover cheese 1/2 cup on each egg muffins.
6. Put the egg muffins in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes or until egg muffins are in the middle and start to turn golden brown.
7. Remove from the oven and allow to cool before removing from muffin tin.
8. After it cools remove from muffin tins and serve with a dollop of sour cream or salsa, cilantro, and green onions.
9. Refrigerate the egg muffins for up to a week in an airtight container.