Ingredients:

  • 1 cup (120 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup (100 g) cornmeal
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ cup (120 ml) whole milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup (120 ml) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup (150 g) cooked breakfast sausage, crumbled
  • ½ cup (60 g) shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped chives or green onions (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease the muffin tin or line with muffin liners.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt, and black pepper.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, and melted butter until smooth.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined (do not overmix).
  5. Fold in the crumbled sausage, shredded cheese, and chives or green onions until evenly distributed.
  6. Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, or until the muffins are golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. Let cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.