Breakfast for 12
Sausage Cheese Egg Muffins
Bake seasoned sausage, eggs, cheese, and olives in muffin cups until the eggs are firm.
$3.88for 4 servings
$0.97 per serving$3.88 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
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- 35 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 12servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Italian or breakfast sausage$4.49/lb typical | 0.75 lb | $3.37Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 12 | $3.60Typical price |
| Milk$0.04/oz typical | 4.25 oz | $0.17Typical price |
| Cheddar and shredded cheese$0.30/oz typical | 8 oz | $2.40Typical price |
| Pickles and olives$0.18/oz typical | 3.75 oz | $0.68Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | 0.25 | $0.37Typical price |
| Salsa$0.14/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.14Typical price |
| Avocados$1.29 each typical | 0.5 | $0.65Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $11.65 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepperCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oil
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 3/4 lb ground breakfast sausage
- 12 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- cooking spray
- 2 cups tillamook farmstyle thick cut mexican 4 cheese blend shredded cheese
- 1 can (3 4/5 oz) sliced black olives
- minced cilantro
- salsa
- avocado slices
Steps
- Heat the oven to 375 F and coat a 12-cup muffin pan with cooking spray.
- Cook the ground sausage in a large skillet over medium heat for 7 minutes, breaking it up until it reaches 160 F.
- Whisk the eggs, milk, chili powder, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
- Divide the sausage, cheese, and olives among the muffin cups, then pour the egg mixture over them.
- Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, until the eggs are firm.
- Top the muffins with cilantro, salsa, and avocado slices before serving.
Swaps
- Italian or breakfast sausage for Chicken or turkey sausageabout $1.50/lb more at typical prices
- Cheddar and shredded cheese for Mozzarellaabout the same price
- Milk for Almond, soy or oat milkabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
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