Description
Sausage Roll Muffins are a savory and flavorful baked treat combining a cheesy vegetable-packed muffin batter topped with juicy Italian sausage. Perfect as a hearty snack or appetizer, these muffins feature grated cheddar, fresh chives, and subtle spices, baked to golden perfection and served with a tangy tomato chutney or bacon jam for an irresistible taste experience.
Ingredients
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For the Muffin Batter
- 1 1/2 cups self-rising flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp granulated garlic
- 1/2 tsp granulated onion
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- 1 1/2 cups grated Cheddar cheese
- 1 small grated carrot
- 1 small grated zucchini
- 1/4 cup sliced fresh chives
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 large whisked egg
Other
- 2 hot or mild Italian sausage casings (removed)
- Tomato chutney or tomato bacon jam for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a standard muffin tin by greasing it or lining it with paper muffin liners to prevent sticking.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the self-rising flour, salt, black pepper, granulated garlic, granulated onion, and paprika until evenly combined.
- Add wet ingredients and vegetables: To the dry mixture, add the grated cheddar cheese, grated carrot, grated zucchini, fresh sliced chives, buttermilk, and the whisked egg. Stir gently until just combined to avoid overmixing which could toughen the muffins.
- Divide batter: Evenly distribute the muffin batter among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about three-fourths full to allow room for the sausage topping.
- Add sausage: Divide the Italian sausage meat into six equal portions. Roll each portion into a smooth ball and place one sausage ball on top of the batter in each muffin cup, gently pressing it slightly into the batter.
- Bake until golden brown: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for about 20 minutes or until the muffins are golden brown on top and a toothpick inserted into the batter portion of the muffin comes out clean.
- Serve: Remove the muffins from the oven and allow them to cool slightly in the pan. Garnish with additional fresh chives if desired and serve warm with tomato chutney or tomato bacon jam for dipping.
Notes
- You can choose either hot or mild Italian sausage according to your preference for spice.
- Ensure not to overmix the batter to keep the muffins tender and light.
- Grate the carrot and zucchini finely to integrate well into the batter without adding excess moisture.
- Paper liners make removal easier and cleanup quick, but greasing the pan works just as well.
- These muffins are best served warm for the fullest flavor experience, but can also be reheated gently.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
