Description

Enjoy these delightful Breakfast Stuffed Cottage Cheese English Muffins filled with savory sausage, fluffy eggs, and melty cheddar cheese. This recipe is perfect for a quick breakfast or a nutritious snack, boasting delicious flavors and high protein content, all while being easy to prepare!

Ingredients

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2 tablespoons avocado oil (divided)
8 oz. ground breakfast sausage
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1 red bell pepper (diced)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 tablespoon maple syrup
8 large eggs (whisked)
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon cracked black pepper
½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
1.25 cups all-purpose flour
1.25 cups blended 2% cottage cheese
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon kosher salt

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Instructions

In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of avocado oil over medium heat.
Add the ground breakfast sausage and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in maple syrup, diced bell pepper, ground cumin, onion powder, and ½ teaspoon sea salt. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.
Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the remaining avocado oil.
Incorporate the whisked eggs, remaining sea salt, and cracked black pepper. Cook until the eggs are just set; remove from heat and set aside.
In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, blended cottage cheese, baking powder, and sea salt. Mix well with a spoon then use your hands to form a ball.
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead until smooth, adding more flour if it’s sticky.
Divide the dough into 8 equal portions and roll each into a 5-inch circle.
Place ⅓ cup of the sausage egg mixture in the center of each circle and sprinkle with 2 tablespoons of shredded cheddar cheese. Fold edges to seal each muffin.
Spray a nonstick skillet and heat over medium heat.
Place the stuffed muffins seam side down and cook for 1-2 minutes, flip, and cook for another 1-2 minutes until golden brown.

Notes

For added flavor, consider mixing in your favorite spices with the sausage.
Feel free to swap out the cheddar cheese for another variety like mozzarella or pepper jack.
Make these muffins ahead of time and reheat them in the toaster for a quick breakfast!

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 muffin
Calories: 340
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 750mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 13g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 27g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 18g
Cholesterol: 180mg