Quinoa and Sausage Breakfast Muffins

These delicious Quinoa and Sausage Breakfast Muffins, made with Minute® Ready to Serve Organic White & Red Quinoa, are perfect to eat on the go!

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Quinoa and Sausage Breakfast Muffins

Cooking time PREP TIME 5 mins
Cooking time COOK TIME 20 mins
Servings SERVES 12
Ready in TOTAL TIME 25 mins
Cooking time
PREP TIME 5 mins
Cooking time
COOK TIME 20 mins
Servings
SERVES 12
Ready in
TOTAL TIME 25 mins

Ingredients

  • nonstick cooking spray
  • 2 cups gluten-free baking mix
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup Minute® Ready to Serve Organic White & Red Quinoa
  • 1 cup cooked turkey sausage crumbles
  • 1 cup milk

Instructions

  • Never skip breakfast again with these delicious, gluten-free Quinoa and Sausage Breakfast Muffins. They can be prepared in advance and are perfect for busy mornings when you hardly have a minute to spare!

    Step 1

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.

    Step 2

  • Coat a 12-cup muffin pan with nonstick cooking spray.

    Step 3

  • Combine baking mix, cheese, quinoa (unheated), sausage and milk together in a large mixing bowl. Blend well.

    Step 4

  • Fill each prepared muffin cup 3/4 full with batter.

    Step 5

  • Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until tops are lightly browned. Transfer muffins to a wire rack to cool slightly before serving. Serve warm.

    Recipe Tips

    Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Muffins can also be stored in the freezer. To reheat, microwave on HIGH for 30-45 seconds, until warm.

    For bite-sized muffins, use 2 mini muffin pans and decrease cook time to 12-15 minutes.

Breakfast To Go

Sometimes the best way to avoid skipping a meal, or to ensure you’ll have a satisfying meal during a hectic day, is to prepare it in advance. These Quinoa and Sausage Breakfast Muffins, made with Minute® Ready to Serve Organic White & Red Quinoa, are a perfect make-ahead breakfast or snack to help you start your day off right. You can also try them on a mellow Saturday morning when you have more time to prepare the type of warm, satisfying and tasty breakfast your family loves. Whatever the case may be, these muffins are as delicious as they are simple to make.

Loaded with organic white and red quinoa, turkey sausage and melty Cheddar cheese, these delicious, gluten-free muffins pair perfectly with fluffy scrambled eggs and fresh fruit on a weekend when you can take your time. Or, they’re great with your morning coffee as you run out the door to catch the next train. These tasty and filling muffins are the perfect way to start your day, no matter how you do it. Ready with just a few simple steps and in just 25 minutes, you’ll never have an excuse to miss breakfast again!

If you need more breakfast ideas, start with a hearty base of rice! Try a simple option or a flavorful variety, and whip up our Red Beans and Rice. Top with eggs, bacon, sausage or any other favorite morning foods.

In the mood for something sweet for breakfast? Try these Rice and Quinoa Fruit Muffins, instead.

Looking for some dinner ideas? Try our Cheesy Chicken and Rice Recipe with Broccoli. You won’t regret it!

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