Southwestern Turkey Sausage Egg Cups – A Flavorful Breakfast Delight
Creamy Southwestern turkey sausage egg cups packed with smoky sausage, sweet corn, and bright cilantro, making a protein-rich breakfast in minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cooked southwestern turkey sausage
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup dried corn kernels (rehydrated)
- 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup black beans (rinsed & drained)
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tbsp chopped cilantro
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil, plus to grease pan
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 12‑cup muffin tin.
- Sauté diced red bell pepper in the skillet with a splash of olive oil until translucent.
- Whisk eggs in a bowl and fold in turkey sausage and sautéed pepper.
- Add corn, black beans, cheese, chili powder, cumin, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper; mix well.
- Fill muffin cups ¾ full with the batter.
- Bake 18‑22 minutes until set; let cool briefly before inverting onto plates.