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Spinach, Turkey Sausage, and Egg Breakfast Muffins You Can Make the Night Before

This article is written by a student writer from the Spoon University at IU chapter.

We’re always in need of a quick and healthy breakfast, am I right? Then look no further than these egg muffins. Packed with protein — and flavor — these little gems will power you up after your workout, or just help get you through classes.

The great thing about these muffins is that they’re perfect for making ahead. As a busy student who depends on meal prep, I practically live out of my freezer, especially when it comes to breakfast. It’s easy to find myself in that awful morning time crunch if I don’t have something ready to go when I’m rushing out the door.

If you’re not to going to devour all of these at once (not that I’d blame you), you can save them for later. Place the egg muffins on a cookie sheet lined with wax paper, pop them into the freezer until frozen, then transfer them to a gallon-sized freezer bag. Your sleep-deprived self will thank you.

Spinach, Cheese, and Turkey Sausage Egg Muffins

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 10 minutesCook time: 20 minutesTotal time: 30 minutesServings:12 servings

Ingredients

Instructions

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    Preheat the oven to 350°F. In a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat, brown the turkey sausage links according to package directions. Cut into small pieces and set aside.

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    In a mixing bowl, whisk together egg whites and eggs.

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    Whisk in milk. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

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    Stir in chopped spinach.

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    Grease muffin cups with cooking spray, or line with paper liners.

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    Pour egg mixture into muffin cups.

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    Evenly distribute shredded cheese and sausage pieces among the muffin cups.

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    Bake for 20 minutes, or until muffins are firm in the center. Gently remove by going around the edges with a butter knife. Serve warm.

Meredith Ross — born in Winston-Salem and raised in Virginia Beach — graduated with highest honors from Indiana University in December 2016 and was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa. She majored in English with a concentration in creative writing and a minor in folklore & ethnomusicology. Proud of her Italian heritage (and mild obsession with tiramisu), she spent her final semester studying abroad in Florence. When she's not writing or dancing around the kitchen while baking, you can find her exploring Charlotte's food scene and hanging out with her cat, Violet.