Description
These Breakfast Stuffed Cottage Cheese English Muffins are a delightful combination of flavors and textures. Packed with savory breakfast sausage, eggs, and ooey-gooey cheddar cheese, they are perfect for a healthy breakfast or brunch option that’s easy to prepare and satisfying. Enjoy this homemade treat any time you crave something delicious and wholesome!
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.
- 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. Stir until combined and press together until a ball forms.
- Transfer the dough to a floured work surface and knead until smooth; you may need to add more flour if it's too sticky.
- Divide the ball into 8 equal pieces and roll each piece into a 5-inch circle.
- Scoop â…“ cup of sausage egg mix into the center of each circle. Top with 2 tablespoons of cheese and fold the edges to seal.
- Spray a large nonstick skillet and heat over medium heat. Place the stuffed English muffin seam side down and cook for 1-2 minutes on each side until golden. Continue this process for all muffins.
Notes
Use different vegetables in the filling for variety.
You can substitute turkey sausage for a leaner option.
These muffins can be frozen and reheated as needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 160mg