Turkey Sausage and Apple Egg Bites have that sweet-and-savory breakfast thing down. The apple isn’t overly sweet, either. It softens in the skillet with the sausage, onion, and sage, so every bite has a cozy fall flavor without tasting like dessert.
These are high protein egg bites with 25 grams of protein per serving. Two make a filling breakfast, and they’re easy to reheat when mornings get hectic. Definitely worth keeping in the refrigerator.
Cottage cheese gets blended into the eggs, so there aren’t any noticeable curds. It simply gives the egg bites a softer texture. Sharp cheddar can handle the sausage and apple without disappearing into the background.
There’s a little skillet cooking before these go into the oven, but nothing complicated. A blender handles the egg mixture, and a standard muffin pan makes 12 egg bites at once.
Why You’ll Love This Turkey Sausage and Apple Egg Bites Recipe
Sweet and Savory Without Being Weird
Apple with breakfast sausage might sound a little different, but it makes sense once sage and sharp cheddar join in. The apple adds mild sweetness without taking over.
A High Protein Breakfast
Each two-bite serving has 25 grams of protein. These have enough staying power for mornings when a piece of toast just isn’t going to cut it.
Ready for Busy Mornings
Make the full batch ahead of time and breakfast is handled for several days. Warm up two and move on with the morning.
No Cottage Cheese Curds
The cottage cheese goes through the blender with the eggs. You won’t find little curds scattered through the finished egg bites.
Ingredient Substitutions
Turkey Breakfast Sausage
Chicken breakfast sausage can replace the turkey sausage. Check the label since seasoning and sodium levels vary.
Sharp Cheddar Cheese
Reduced-fat Colby Jack or Monterey Jack can be used for a milder cheese flavor.
Apple
Use a firm apple that holds its shape when cooked. Honeycrisp, Gala, Fuji, or Pink Lady are good options.
Yellow Onion
White onion or finely chopped shallot can be used in the same amount.
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RECOMMENDED TOOL FOR THIS RECIPE
12-Cup Muffin Pan
A standard 12-cup muffin pan makes it easy to bake a full batch of egg bites at once.
Turkey Sausage and Apple Egg Bites
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Ingredients
- 12 ounces lean ground turkey breakfast sausage
- 8 large eggs
- 1 cup plain low-fat cottage cheese
- ¾ cup reduced-fat shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 medium apple finely diced
- ¼ cup yellow onion finely diced
- ½ teaspoon dried sage
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a standard 12-cup muffin pan generously with nonstick cooking spray.
- Place a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the turkey sausage and onion. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes, breaking the sausage into small pieces, until the sausage is browned and fully cooked.
- Add the diced apple and sage. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apple begins to soften.
- Remove the skillet from the heat.
- Add the eggs, cottage cheese, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to a blender.
- Blend for 20 to 30 seconds, or until smooth.
- Divide the sausage and apple mixture evenly among the prepared muffin cups.
- Sprinkle the cheddar cheese evenly over the sausage mixture.
- Pour the egg mixture into the muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full.
- Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until the centers are set.
- Cool the egg bites in the pan for 5 minutes.
- Run a knife around the edge of each egg bite. Carefully remove the egg bites from the pan.
Notes
Tips and Tricks
Dice the apple finely – Small pieces soften quickly and spread more evenly through the egg bites. Grease the pan well – Egg mixtures made with cheese can cling around the edges and bottom. Watch the final minutes – Remove the egg bites once the centers have set. Baking them too long can make them firm. Leave a little room – Keep each muffin cup about ¾ full so the egg mixture has space to rise.Storing and Reheating
Refrigerator – Store the cooled egg bites in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Freezer – Freeze the cooled egg bites in a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months. Microwave – Reheat refrigerated egg bites in short intervals until warmed through. From frozen – Thaw the egg bites overnight in the refrigerator before reheating for more even results.Nutrition
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