Description
These Breakfast Stuffed Cottage Cheese English Muffins are a delightful twist on a classic! They combine savory ground sausage, fluffy eggs, and creamy cottage cheese, all wrapped in a soft English muffin. Perfect for breakfast or a light meal, they are simple to make and pack a high protein punch. Enjoy a delicious start to your day with these wholesome muffins that are sure to satisfy!
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of avocado oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the ground breakfast sausage to the skillet and cook for 2 minutes. Add maple syrup, bell pepper, cumin, onion powder, and ½ teaspoon sea salt. Cook for another 2 minutes.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the remaining avocado oil.
- Next, add in the whisked eggs, remaining sea salt, and pepper.
- Cook the eggs until just done, making sure not to overcook them. Remove from the heat and set aside.
- Place the flour, blended cottage cheese, baking powder, and sea salt into a large bowl. Using a silicone or wooden spoon, stir until combined. Then, using your hands, press together until a ball has formed.
- Transfer the dough to a floured work surface. Knead together until smooth. You may need to sprinkle more flour over the top so that it is not super sticky.
- Divide the ball into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a 5-inch circle.
- Scoop ⅓ cup of sausage egg mix into the center of each circle. Top with 2 tablespoons of cheese. Carefully pull and fold the edges towards the center to seal it closed.
- Spray a large nonstick skillet and heat over medium heat.
- Place the stuffed English muffin seam side down. Cook for 1-2 minutes, flip, and cook for another 1-2 minutes. Continue until every English muffin has been cooked.
Notes
For added flavor, consider using a blend of spices in the sausage mixture.
These muffins can be made ahead of time and reheated for a quick meal.
Feel free to customize your filling with your favorite vegetables or meats.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg