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Breakfast Muffins

Breakfast Muffins with Egg, Beef & Cheddar

These hearty breakfast muffins are anything but ordinary. Each golden muffin hides a surprise egg center, surrounded by savory ground beef, melty cheddar, and green onion. Perfect for busy mornings, they’re portable, satisfying, and easy to make ahead.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 muffins
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Flavor Base
  • 150 g lean ground beef, finely chopped
  • 1 cup green onion (about 2 stems), thinly sliced
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese or your favorite melt-friendly cheese
Dry Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/4 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda (bicarbonate of soda)
Wet Ingredients
  • 2/3 cup milk (whole or low-fat)
  • 1/2 tsp white vinegar helps activate leavening agents
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2/3 cup sour cream or plain full-fat yogurt
  • 3 tbsp neutral vegetable oil (sunflower or canola)
  • 1 large egg
For Muffins
  • 4 large eggs (for the center of each muffin)
  • 2 tbsp melted butter for brushing before baking

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C / 350°F. Grease or butter 4 large muffin tin cups generously.
  2. Cook ground beef in a nonstick pan over medium-high heat until lightly browned. Drain on paper towels.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and baking soda.
  4. In another bowl, whisk milk, vinegar, salt, sour cream, oil, and 1 egg until smooth.
  5. Fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Fold in green onion, cooked beef, and cheddar cheese with a few quick stirs.
  7. Spoon 1/4 cup batter into each muffin cup. Create a small well and crack an egg into each. Cover with remaining batter to seal.
  8. Brush tops with melted butter. Bake for 25 minutes, until golden brown and slightly firm.
  9. Cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a rack. Serve warm.

Notes

Swap beef with ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option. Use mozzarella, gouda, or pepper jack for a flavor twist. For spicier muffins, add chili flakes or smoked paprika. For runnier yolks, shorten bake time by 2–3 minutes.