Sausage and Cheese Muffin

Sausage and Cheese Muffins are savory, handheld baked goods that combine a tender, cornbread-like or biscuit-style muffin base with crumbled sausage and melted cheese. They are a popular breakfast or brunch item in the United States, often found in diners, bakeries, and home kitchens.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

These muffins are typically high in carbohydrates from the flour and in fat from the cheese and sausage, with a moderate amount of protein. A single, standard-sized muffin generally provides around 300-400 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	310 kcal
Protein	12 g
Carbs	28 g
Fat	17 g
Fiber	1.5 g
Sugar	4 g
Sodium	680 mg
Calcium	180 mg
Iron	2.1 mg
Potassium	150 mg
Vitamin A	120 mcg
Vitamin B12	0.6 mcg
Phosphorus	180 mg
Selenium	18 mcg
Folate	45 mcg

Per 1 muffin (113 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

This dish is a classic example of American 'portable comfort food,' transforming a sit-down breakfast of sausage, eggs, and biscuits into a convenient, on-the-go format. Nutritionally, it's a dense, energy-packed item that combines multiple food groups into one savory bite.