Sausage and Cheese Breakfast Cups Recipe With Nutrition Data and Calorie Count

Sausage and Cheese Breakfast Cups

These egg "muffins" make a hearty breakfast that can be eaten on the run.

Yields:

6 servings

Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

20 mins

Meal Type:

Main Dish
Breakfast

Rating:

Ingredients

  • 5 large eggs
  • 4 oz turkey sausage
  • 5 oz canned mushrooms
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
  • 2 oz shredded reduced fat cheddar cheese

Directions

  • Pre-heat the oven to 350 °F (175 °C). Coat a 6-cup non-stick muffin pan with cooking spray, or line with paper baking cups.
  • In a medium non-stick skillet over medium-high heat, cook the sausage, pepper, and onion for 5 minutes or until the sausage is no longer pink.
  • Spoon the mixture into a bowl and let cool slightly. Stir in the eggs and mushrooms.
  • Evenly divide the mixture among the prepared muffin cups. Sprinkle with the cheese.
  • Bake for 20 minutes or until the egg is set.
  • Note: make these ahead of time and warm them in the microwave for a fast and slimming breakfast treat.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 serving

Daily Values

Calories
Amount Per Serving 124
% Daily Value*
  • Total Fat
    Amount Per Serving 7.09g
    % Daily Value 9%
    • Saturated Fat
      Amount Per Serving 2.516g
    • Trans Fat
      Amount Per Serving 0.067g
    • Polyunsaturated Fat
      Amount Per Serving 1.095g
    • Monounsaturated Fat
      Amount Per Serving 2.478g
  • Cholesterol
    Amount Per Serving 196mg
    % Daily Value 65%
  • Sodium
    Amount Per Serving 414mg
    % Daily Value 18%
  • Total Carbohydrate
    Amount Per Serving 3.78g
    % Daily Value 1%
    • Dietary Fiber
      Amount Per Serving 0.8g
      % Daily Value 3%
    • Total Sugars
      Amount Per Serving 2.15g
      Includes -g Added Sugars
  • Protein
    Amount Per Serving 11.04g

Nutrients Declaration Requirement

  • Vitamin A
    Amount Per Serving 10mcg
    % Daily Value 1%
  • Vitamin C
    Amount Per Serving 12mg
    % Daily Value 13%
  • Vitamin D
    Amount Per Serving -mcg
    % Daily Value -%
  • Calcium
    Amount Per Serving 6mg
    % Daily Value 0%
  • Iron
    Amount Per Serving 7mg
    % Daily Value 39%
  • Potassium
    Amount Per Serving 196mg
    % Daily Value 4%

Nutrition summary:

  • Calories 124 KCal
  • Fat 7.09 g
  • Carbs 3.78 g
  • Protein 11.04 g

There are 124 calories in 1 serving of Sausage and Cheese Breakfast Cups.

How long would it take to burn off 124 KCal?

Basketball

12 minutes

Cycling (10 MPH)

17 minutes

Jogging

10 minutes

Running

8 minutes

Swimming (crawl, moderate pace)

12 minutes

Walking

14 minutes

Weight Training

14 minutes

Values estimated based on person weighing 160 lbs.

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