Easy Mexican Beef Sausage Cornbread Muffins
30
Minutes
8
Servings
5
Ingredients
Ingredients
Preparation
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Step 1
Prepare Mexican-Style Beef Sausage. Remove from pan.Mexican-Style Beef Sausage: Combine 1 pound Ground Beef, 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves, 1-1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika, 1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chili powder in large mixing bowl mixing lightly but thoroughly. Heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Add sausage mixture; cook 8 to 10 minutes, breaking into 1/2-inch crumbles and stirring occasionally.
Cooking Tip: Cooking times are for fresh or thoroughly thawed ground beef. Ground beef should be cooked to an internal temperature of 160°F. Color is not a reliable indicator of ground beef doneness.
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Step 2
Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare muffin batter according to package directions with egg and milk. Fold sausage into muffin batter.
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Step 3
Spray 24 mini-muffin cups with nonstick cooking spray.
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Step 4
Divide muffin batter evenly among 24 mini muffin cups, filling cup to top. Top batter evenly with cheese. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until muffins are cooked through and cheese is melted and golden brown.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information per serving: 254 Calories; 90 Calories from fat; 10g Total Fat (4 g Saturated Fat; 4 g Monounsaturated Fat;) 73 mg Cholesterol; 490 mg Sodium; 22 g Total Carbohydrate; 2.2 g Dietary Fiber; 18 g Protein; 2.5 mg Iron; 4.2 mg NE Niacin; 0.3 mg Vitamin B6; 1.6 mcg Vitamin B12; 3.7 mg Zinc; 15.5 mcg Selenium; 23.6 mg Choline.
Nutrition Tip
This recipe is an excellent source of Protein, Niacin, Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Selenium; and a good source of Iron, and Vitamin B6.
Recipe Rating
Easy to make and delicious! Perfect for a quick breakfast on the go!
Recipe Rating
So easy and great as an app for big groups! I used the Jiffy honey cornbread to give it a bit of sweetness. The kiddos loved it too! Make sure you use a good mini-cupcake sheet pan so they don’t stick.