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Savory Pumpkin Sausage and Gruyère Muffins
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Savory Pumpkin, Sausage and Gruyère Muffins

These Savory Pumpkin, Sausage and Gruyère Muffins are the perfect fall treat for pumpkin season. They're also topped with a savory streusel!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Brunch
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Fall, Muffins, Pumpkin, Quick and Easy
Servings: 12
Author: Jonathan Melendez

Equipment

  • Muffin pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk

Ingredients

Muffins:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon granulated onion
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme or sage
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin
  • 3 tablespoons sour cream or buttermilk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted and cooled
  • 1/2 pound crumbed Italian sausage cooked and cooled
  • 1/2 cup shredded gruyère cheese

Streusel:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter diced
  • 1/4 cup oats
  • 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
  • 1/4 cup shredded gruyère cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a standard muffin tin with paper cupcake liners. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and spices. In a separate bowl, combine pumpkin, sour cream, eggs, and butter. Add to the dry ingredients and stir together. Fold in sausage and cheese. Scoop batter into prepared muffin tin.
  • For topping: Stir together flour, sugar, salt and pepper. Add butter and rub with your fingers to form coarse crumbs. Stir in oats, pumpkin seeds and cheese, and sprinkle over batter.
  • Bake until golden brown, and a toothpick, inserted in the middle comes out clean, about 18 to 20 minutes. Allow to cool slightly before eating. Enjoy!