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    Home » Recipes » Breakfast and Brunch Recipes

    Cheesy Sausage Egg Bites

    Published: Feb 22, 2025 · Modified: Apr 7, 2025 by Karin and Ken · This post may contain affiliate links. 4 Comments

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    These Sausage Egg Bites are the ultimate simple breakfast. If you are a busy parent or start your work day early, you know how difficult it can be to find the time to prepare a delicious and balanced breakfast. These homemade egg bites are the perfect solution! Plus, they’re packed with protein to keep you feeling full throughout the morning.

    I love making these in advance and keeping them in the refrigerator, so I have a delicious and quick option for breakfast throughout the week that the whole family can enjoy.

    A sausage egg bite being held up on a white spatula with more of them below on a piece of parchment paper.
    Jump to:
    • Why You’ll Love This Recipe
    • Ingredients
    • Variations
    • How to Make Egg Bites with Sausage
    • Recipe Tips
    • Storage Directions
    • Serving Suggestions
    • Recipe FAQs
    • More Delicious Breakfast Dishes
    • Breakfast Egg Bites with Sausage

    Like a classic breakfast sandwich, these have eggs, cheese, and sausage. However, I also add diced green chiles for acidity and balance. I use a slightly spicy variety, but mild is also delicious. They also have a delightfully fluffy texture. 

    If you like breakfast sausage recipes, you will love Sausage Crescent Rolls and Biscuit Breakfast Casserole.

    Why You’ll Love This Recipe

    • It’s great for busy mornings. This will make your mornings so much easier. Especially, if you’re busy getting everyone ready and out the door!
    • It’s perfect for meal prep. I like to make these sausage and cheese egg bites in bulk, so I can keep them in the refrigerator throughout the week. It’s easy to multiply the recipe, too.
    • They make a great snack. Whether you want a pick-me-up in the middle of the day or have hungry kids at home after school, these egg bites are an amazing protein-packed option.

    Ingredients

    Below is everything you’ll need to make these sausage, egg, and cheese bites. They consist of common breakfast items that you likely have on hand already!

    Ingredients for making cheesy sausage egg bites arranged on a marble surface.
    • Ground breakfast sausage: You can use any variety of ground breakfast sausage that you like. I enjoy Jimmy Dean’s hot sausage, but the mild and maple are also great options.
    • Eggs: This is the most important ingredient to make these Jimmy Dean egg bites. I use large eggs for this recipe, so I recommend that you adjust the recipe if you use a different size.
    • Butter: I add butter for its rich flavor. It also keeps the egg sausage cheese muffins soft and moist. I use salted butter because I don’t add any additional seasoning.
    • Flour and baking powder: I add flour and baking powder to make them perfectly fluffy. The baking powder helps them to rise a little bit, too.
    • Diced green chiles: There is not much liquid in the chiles, so there is no need to drain them. However, if you don’t like them, feel free to leave them out.
    • Cheddar cheese: Shredded cheddar's sharp flavor pairs well with the egg and sausage. If you prefer, you can use another variety, such as Colby Jack or Pepper Jack.

    See the recipe card below for exact ingredient amounts, nutritional information, and detailed instructions.

    Variations

    • Veggie: For an extra healthy and hearty version, add diced bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, or whatever vegetables you enjoy.
    • Bacon: Swap the breakfast sausage for chopped bacon for a different version of this sausage, egg, and cheese bites recipe.
    • Loaded: To pack them with even more flavor, make these with bacon, sausage, ham, and simple veggies like spinach and green onion.

    How to Make Egg Bites with Sausage

    Here are the instructions on how to make this sausage egg bites recipe. Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat to keep the egg bites from sticking.

    Crumbled sausage browning in a skillet.

    Step 1: Cook the sausage. Cook the sausage in a skillet over medium heat, breaking it up with the spatula as it cooks. Cook until it’s no longer pink. Then, let it cool for about 10 minutes before you move on to the next step.

    Cooked sausage, melted butter, and eggs in a glass bowl before mixing together.

    Step 2: Combine with the eggs and butter. Transfer the cooked breakfast sausage to a large mixing bowl. Add the eggs and melted butter and beat the eggs with a whisk fully mixed with the other ingredients.

    Flour and baking powder added to sausage and egg mixture in a glass bowl.

    Step 3: Add the dry ingredients. Pour in the flour and baking powder and stir until it’s well combined. Ensure there aren’t any pockets of flour!

    Shredded cheese and green chiles added to a sausage mixture in a glass bowl.

    Step 4: Stir in cheese and chiles. Fold in the cheese and green chiles until they are well mixed into the sausage and egg mixture.

    Sausage and cheese egg bites on a baking sheet before going into the oven.

    Step 5: Scoop and bake. Use a large spoon to scoop the mixture into 12 balls and place them onto a baking sheet. I recommend a second pan or baking them in batches. Cook them in the oven for about 10 minutes or until they are set and the edges are golden brown.

    Cooked sausage and egg bites on a sheet of parchment paper.

    Step 6: Serve. Let them cool slightly and enjoy!

    Recipe Tips

    • Use a muffin tin: Instead of a baking sheet, try scooping the mixture into a muffin tin. This will give you uniform sausage, egg, and cheese bites and help brown them a bit more.
    • Don’t overbake them. When they are ready, they will be soft and just set in the middle. If you bake them too long, they will become tough and dry.
    • Drain the grease: Ensure you drain any grease produced by the ground sausage after you brown it.

    If you love recipes like this handheld breakfast option, you may also enjoy these Sausage Gravy Breakfast Bombs.

    A hand holding a sausage and cheese egg bite with more blurred out below.

    Storage Directions

    • Storing: Store these sausage egg bites in an airtight container or resealable bag for up to 4 days in the refrigerator. Or, freeze them for 3-4 months!
    • Reheating: You can reheat them in the microwave for convenience. Arrange a couple on a microwave-safe plate and heat them for 1-2 minutes or until warm.
    • Make Ahead: These are easy to make ahead! They have a great shelf life, making them perfect for meal prep. Bake them ahead or cook the sausage and store it in the refrigerator to make the process faster.

    Serving Suggestions

    • For a fun serving idea, try topping your egg, sausage, and cheese muffins with a small dollop of jalapeno bacon jam or a drizzle of butter pecan syrup.
    • Add some air fryer candied bacon to your sausage egg bites for a sweet and savory flavor.
    • Serve them with a sweet breakfast item like a slice of chocolate chunk banana bread or a cup of cinnamon hot chocolate.
    Cheesy sausage egg bites arranged on a marble surface.

    Recipe FAQs

    Are these breakfast egg bites keto-friendly?

    Technically, they are not. All-purpose flour is not considered keto-friendly, unlike almond flour. I have never made this recipe with another type of flour, so I don't know how it would turn out.

    Can I cook them in the air fryer?

    Yes! Use a parchment liner in the air fryer basket and scoop the mixture directly onto it. Cook them at 400°F for about 6-8 minutes.

    Why are these baked egg bites dry?

    This happens when you overbake them or use too much flour. Ensure that the flour is properly measured and sifted to remove any clumps. Baking them too long will also make them dry.

    A stack of cheesy sausage egg bites with a glass of orange juice in the background.

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    If you try this recipe and love it please leave a star rating in the recipe card below or even better, drop a review in the comment section, I always appreciate your feedback. Be sure to follow along with me on Facebook, Pinterest, and YouTube for more easy recipes!

    A white spatula with a sausage egg bite on it being held over more egg bites below.

    Breakfast Egg Bites with Sausage

    Karin and Ken
    These Sausage Egg Bites provide a balanced breakfast in a small and portable package! It’s a quick, easy, and flavorful recipe that the whole family will love.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 25 minutes mins
    Cook Time 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 35 minutes mins
    Course Breakfast, brunch
    Cuisine American
    Servings 12 bites
    Calories 233 kcal

    Equipment

    • Large mixing bowl
    • skillet
    • 9x13 baking sheet
    • Cookie Scoop

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 pound ground breakfast sausage
    • 6 large eggs
    • 2 tablespoons salted butter melted
    • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
    • 2 teaspoons baking powder
    • 1 7 ounce can diced green chilis
    • 1 ½ cups sharp cheddar cheese
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    Instructions
     

    • Preheat your oven to 400°F.
    • Heat a nonstick pan over medium heat for a few minutes. Once the pan is hot, add your ground sausage. Had a spatula to break up the sausage as it cooks for about 5 minutes, or until no longer pink in the middle. Remove the pan from the burner and let the sausage cool down for 10 minutes.
    • Add the ground sausage to a large mixing bowl along with the eggs and melted butter. Whisk vigorously to beat the eggs.
    • Add the flour and baking powder to the bowl. Whisk until no pockets of dry flour remain unincorporated.
    • Gently fold in the shredded cheese and diced green chilis until they are evenly distributed throughout your batter.
    • Use a cookie scoop or large spoon to drop 12 large balls of biscuit batter onto a baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes.
    • Serve and enjoy!

    Notes

    • Store these egg bites in a plastic bag or airtight container for up to 4 days in the refrigerator. They are easily reheated in the microwave for a quick breakfast!
    • Be careful not to overbake them so they don’t become dry, tough, or even burned! Once the middle is set, they are done.
    • Feel free to omit the diced green chiles if you prefer. If you are concerned about spice, you can try mild chiles.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 233kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 11gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 103mgSodium: 413mgPotassium: 139mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 294IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 131mgIron: 2mg
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    Comments

    1. Mel says

      February 24, 2025 at 9:51 pm

      5 stars
      Loved these. Great breakfast idea. So tasty. It’s a keeper and I’ll definitely make again Thanks

      Reply
      • Karin and Ken says

        February 24, 2025 at 9:58 pm

        Glad to hear it. You just made my day. All the best. Karin

    2. Candy says

      February 24, 2025 at 9:48 pm

      5 stars
      What a pleasant surprise. These were absolutely wonderful. They disappeared lightening fast. Next time I’ll double the recipe. Thx for sharing

      Reply
      • Karin and Ken says

        February 24, 2025 at 9:57 pm

        I’m so glad you enjoyed these! We love them. All the best. Karin

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