Ingredients
1 pound breakfast sausage
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup biscuit baking mix
2/3 cup milk
Main ingredients for sausage cups
Directions
1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 24-cup mini muffin pan.
Greased mini muffin pan ready for baking
2. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage until browned and fully cooked, breaking it into small crumbles. Drain off any excess grease and let it cool for a few minutes.
Cooked crumbled sausage in a skillet
3. In a mixing bowl, stir together the cooked sausage, shredded cheddar cheese, biscuit baking mix, and milk until everything is evenly combined into a thick, scoopable mixture.
Sausage cup mixture in a mixing bowl
4. Scoop the mixture evenly into the prepared mini muffin cups, filling each nearly to the top and gently pressing the mixture into place.
Mini muffin pan filled with sausage mixture
5. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and the cheese is bubbly. Let them rest in the pan for 5 minutes before removing and serving warm.
Finished sausage cups plated with simple sides
Finished sausage cups plated with simple sides
Variations & Tips
For picky eaters: Try using mild cheddar instead of sharp cheddar for a gentler cheese flavor. If your family likes a softer texture, let the cups cool just a bit before serving so the centers can set up nicely.
Mild cheddar sausage cups variation
Make-ahead tip: Cook the sausage a day ahead and keep it refrigerated, then mix and bake the cups when you need them. You can also bake them fully, cool them, and rewarm in a low oven before a party.
Spicier version: Use hot breakfast sausage for a little extra kick. A pinch of cayenne or a few finely chopped pickled jalapeños can be added if your crowd enjoys bolder flavor, though the original 4-ingredient version is plenty tasty all on its own.
Spicy sausage cups with jalapeno garnish
Pan tip: A nonstick mini muffin pan works especially well for these little cups. If any bits stick, run a small butter knife around the edges while they are still warm, and they should lift right out.
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