Grain Free Sausage & Cheese Muffins

Makes 18-24 muffins

Ingredients:

  • 8 eggs
  • 1/2 cup melted butter or coconut oil plus 2 tablespoons butter or oil for sautéing 
  • 1/2 cup water or broth
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 2/3 cup coconut flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 lb. pork or goat sausage
  • 1/4 onion diced
  • 1-2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon sage
  • 1/2 teaspoon thyme 

Instructions:

  1. Pre-heat oven to 375.
  2. Grease a muffin tin or put muffin cups into a muffin pan (18-24 cups based on how thick you pour the batter).
  3. Place 2 tablespoons butter or oil in pan and heat over medium heat.
  4. When butter is warm add the onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  5. Add sausage and garlic and sauté until cooked through.
  6. When cooked through, take off burner and let cool while you prepare the rest of the batter.
  7. Place remaining ingredients EXCEPT the cheese into a food processor and process until smooth.
  8. Add the sausage, onion, and garlic mixture and cheese and pulse a few times just to mix.
  9. Put into muffin cups.
  10. Place in the oven for 12-20 minutes; check every 3-5 minutes starting at the 12 minute mark until they look done and they spring back to the touch.
  11. Let cool completely before removing from muffin tin; if putting directly into muffin tin, use a knife to run along edges before removing.