Sweet + savory perfection! These easy mini muffins combine fluffy blueberry muffin mix with juicy sausage links for a kid-approved breakfast that’s freezer-friendly and ready in 15 minutes.
Why You’ll Love These
🍯 Sweet & salty – Blueberries + sausage = magic.
👶 Kid-friendly – Bite-sized and fun to eat.
⏱ Quick & easy – Uses muffin mix for no-fuss prep.
❄️ Meal-prep hero – Freeze for grab-and-go mornings.
Ingredients
(Makes ~48 mini muffins)
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2 packages (14-15oz each) blueberry muffin mix (plus ingredients listed on box, typically milk/egg/oil)
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1 cup milk (adjust if mix already includes liquid)
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12 precooked sausage links (cut into 3rds – about 36 pieces)
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Nonstick spray
Optional: Maple syrup for dipping
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Prep
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Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Spray mini muffin tin.
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Cut sausage links into 3 pieces each.
2. Make Batter
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In a bowl, mix muffin packages + milk (and any extra ingredients per box directions) until just combined.
3. Fill & Bake
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Drop 1 tsp batter into each muffin cup.
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Press 1 sausage piece into each.
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Bake 10-12 mins until golden.
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For crispier tops: Broil 10-20 seconds (watch closely!).
4. Serve & Store
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Cool slightly before popping out of tin.
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Freeze: Store in ziplock bags for up to 1 month. Reheat in microwave (30 secs) or toaster oven.
Pro Tips
🔸 Use thawed frozen blueberries if your mix doesn’t include them.
🔸 Swap sausages for bacon bits or ham cubes.
🔸 Add cinnamon to the batter for extra warmth.
Kid-Approved Variations
🍓 Strawberry-Chicken: Use strawberry muffin mix + diced chicken sausage.
🧀 Cheddar-Jalapeño: Savory version with cornbread mix + cheese.
🍌 Banana-Nut: Banana muffin mix + turkey sausage.
Final Thought
These muffins are breakfast genius—packed with protein and just sweet enough to make mornings exciting. Perfect for school runs or lazy weekends!
More Easy Breakfasts:
🥚 Egg Muffin Cups
🍞 French Toast Sticks
🥓 Pancake Sausage Bites