====== Savory Breakfast Muffins ======
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===== Ingredients =====
  * 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  * 8 ounces uncooked breakfast sausage, casings removed
  * 3 cups baby spinach (about 3 ounces)
  * Cooking spray
  * 2 cups all-purpose flour
  * 2 teaspoons baking powder
  * 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  * 1/2 teaspoon salt
  * 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  * 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
  * 1 1/4 cups buttermilk
  * 2 large eggs
  * 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (about 4 ounces)
  * 2/3 cup small-dice apple
  * 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives
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===== Info =====
  * **Prep:** -
  * **Cook:** -
  * **Serves:** 12 muffins
  * [[https://www.thekitchn.com/recipe-loaded-breakfast-muffins-253421|Source]]


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===== Directions =====
  - Heat the oil in a medium frying pan over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the sausage and cook, breaking up the meat into small pieces with a wooden spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes. Add the spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool to room temperature, about 15 minutes.
  - Meanwhile, arrange a rack in the middle of the oven and heat to 375°F. Coat the wells of a standard 12-well muffin pan generously with cooking spray; set aside. Whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and pepper in a large bowl and set aside. Melt the butter and place in a medium bowl to cool to room temperature.
  - Add the buttermilk and eggs to the butter and whisk until combined. Pour the buttermilk mixture into the flour mixture and mix with a wooden spoon or rubber spatula until just combined; some lumps are fine. Add the sausage mixture, sprinkle with the cheese and apple, and fold until just combined. Divide the batter among the muffin wells; they will be very full. Sprinkle with the chives.
  - Bake until the tops just begin to brown and a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes. Place the pan on a wire rack and cool for 5 minutes. Run a thin knife around each muffin to loosen, then transfer to the rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.
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Storage: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, or in the freezer for 3 months. Reheat cold or thawed muffins in a 300°F oven for about 10 minutes before serving if desired.
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