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Bisquick Savory Breakfast Muffins

These easy Bisquick savory breakfast muffins are fabulous when you’re on the go! Packed with leftover ham or turkey and cheese they have an amazing flavor and the perfect finger food in the morning. A great brunch biscuit in regular or mini muffins size.

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You have got to make these leftover ham or turkey savory breakfast muffins! My kids love them as an on the go meal in the morning, and they’re a great item to make after the holidays and one of the best muffin recipes ever. Sponsored by Horizon Organic. (affiliate links present)

What are savoury muffins made of?

We pack with ham, cheese, bell peppers and anything else you think you might love these veggie muffins are loaded with flavor. We actually call them biscuit muffins because the consistency is a cross between the two. Best eaten right out of the oven…melt a tab of butter in the middle for extra goodness. 😉

Breakfast muffins are great to integrate a lot of ingredients and leftovers into one finger food for busy mornings, and save well for the day after too. Look!! So good right??!! Picture a cheesy biscuit with bits of ham, bell peppers, onions, and a creamy butter flavor. That’s what these are.

Just throw it all together, scoop into a muffin pan and they’re ready to go when time is short (always for us) and you need a hearty breakfast.

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Savory Breakfast Muffins Ingredients

Since I cook almost every night I always have onions on hand (inexpensive way to add lots of flavor to almost any dish), so the only thing I usually need is meat. After the holidays I am always looking for another leftover ham recipe so these are always on the menu then!

  1. Bisquick or self rising flour could be used, NOT all purpose
  2. Milk – or milk alternative for dairy free
  3. Bell peppers
  4. Onion
  5. Butter – or dairy free plant based product
  6. Salt – optional
  7. Diced ham – great way to use leftover ham too after the holidays
  8. Shredded cheese – we use white cheddar and mozzarella
  9. Muffin liners & pan

You know what’s great about these savory breakfast muffins, other than they are delicious. Most of the ingredients you already have at home I bet!  We always have Horizon Organic milk, butter, eggs, and several different types of cheese on hand.

how to make self rising flour

Can I use self-rising flour instead of Bisquick?

You could. The ratio of them is the same except that Bisquick recipes actually have a bit more fat in them. SO just adjust the amount of oil or butter in your recipe by about 2 tbsp less to adjust for that. In this one I suggest decreasing by 1 tbsp because added fat=better.

How to Make Self Rising Flour

Ok so you planned to make these in the morning and you’re ready. You reread this and realize OMG I only have “regular” flour on hand and that is not what I need. I try to keep a few different types on hand just for this reason but sometimes we all have oopsie moments. NO worries.

You can make it with what you have. I do have a flour substitute chart to look at but basically for every 1 cup of all purpose flour you would just add 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder + 1/4 teaspoon fine salt to make 1 cup of self rising. Done!! 

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How to Make Ham and Cheese Savory Breakfast Muffins

I tend to use what is on hand. If I didn’t have ham, or if you wanted to make a meat less option you could leave that part out. I’ve added chopped spinach and cheese for a great duo that way. Diced sun dried tomatoes could replace the bell peppers.

  • To start with you will want to preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a large bowl combine your dry ingredient of self rising flour with your wet ingredients; eggs, melted butter, milk, and garlic salt.
  • Mix well, it will be lumpy.
  • Fold in all diced vegetables and ham into your dough slowly so they don’t break apart a lot but so that they are integrated and all flour is mixed in.
    • if you want to fold in cheddar cheese do so at this time, Daiya has a lactose free blend that is great too.
  • Line muffin tin with muffin papers (or you can spray with olive oil and not use liners).
  • Fill each cup 3/4-full. (they won’t rise a lot to you can fill quite a bit)
  • Put in oven for about 23 minutes or until tops are lightly golden brown.
  • Breakfast biscuits / muffins are best when served immediately.
  • Store leftovers in air tight container or storage bag for best results. Can freeze as well in air tight freezer bags.

Like I said, the texture of these are a cross between breakfast biscuits and cheese muffins. With all the goodies inside they don’t rise and puff up like a traditional sweet muffin would, which makes sense, but I guarantee they will be a favorite in your house too when you try them.

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Can you put vegetables in muffins?

Yes but there are a few tips to follow; dice them up small or use a cheese grater if using carrots (peeled) or zucchini (which you don’t want to peel). Lay on a few paper towels and gently press down to remove excess moisture. Wait until the batter or dough is made before gently folding in and you’re set!

What is the best cheese to make savory muffins?

We love cheddar but really any variety that is a hard cheese will do. You will want to shred it with a grater. Using the smaller side will make it more likely to melt vs. larger shreds, that is up to you.

Savory breakfast foods for weekday mornings

I love homemade breakfast muffins recipes but tend to run short on time, that’s why I love the ease of these. Let us know what you think when you make them! 😉 Here’s the printable recipe and how you make leftover ham biscuits! Looking for more easy breakfast recipes??

We have another favorite leftover turkey recipe here too you can enjoy! Here’s the printable recipe for our breakfast muffins.

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Bisquick Savory Breakfast Muffins

Easy Bisquick savory breakfast muffins with ham and cheese are a great grab and go finger food in the morning. They're so simple to make that my kids have thrown them together too. A great brunch biscuit when you're having people over or for a busy day.
Course Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword bacon, biscuits, breakfast, cheeseburger, ham, muffins, scones
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 38 minutes
Servings 24
Calories 135kcal
Author The Typical Mom

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 eggs
  • 3/4 c milk 2% or whole is best
  • 7 tbsp butter melted
  • 1/2 bell pepper diced
  • 1.5 c onions diced
  • 1 c leftover ham diced very small
  • 2 c cheese we used shredded white cheddar and mozzarella
  • 2 c Bisquick * if using self rising flour increase butter by 1 Tbsp.
  • 1/4 tsp salt optional
  • 2 tbsp chives diced
  • 1 tsp garlic salt

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a bowl combine your self rising flour, eggs, melted butter, milk, and garlic salt. Mix well, it will be lumpy.
  • Chop veggies small and pour on to a few paper towels. Roll up and gently press down to remove moisture on the outsides. Fold in all diced vegetables, ham and cheese into your dough slowly so they don't break apart a lot but so that they are integrated and all flour is mixed in.
  • Line muffin pan with muffin papers (or you can use non stick spray and not use liners). Fill each cup 3/4-full. (they won’t rise a lot to you can fill quite a bit)
  • Put in oven for about 21-23 minutes or until tops are lightly golden brown.
  • Breakfast biscuits / muffins are best when served immediately. Store leftovers in air tight container or storage bag for best results. Can freeze as well in air tight freezer bags.

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Nutrition Facts
Bisquick Savory Breakfast Muffins
Amount Per Serving (3 oz)
Calories 135 Calories from Fat 72
% Daily Value*
Fat 8g12%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Cholesterol 36mg12%
Sodium 186mg8%
Potassium 69mg2%
Carbohydrates 9g3%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 5g10%
Vitamin A 310IU6%
Vitamin C 4mg5%
Calcium 86mg9%
Iron 0.3mg2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Tiffany

Friday 10th of April 2020

I'm not sure if I missed something, but my muffins came out really doughy after baking it for 23 minutes at 350 degrees. Do I need to add more flour? Do I need to add baking powder? Or maybe just more time in the oven?

Btw your recipe instructions didn't include the cheese you listed under ingredients! I'm glad I took it out of the fridge when I was setting up all the ingredients and measurements, or else I would have forgotten!

suja md

Monday 19th of March 2018

Savory muffins are great and a most demanded dish in my family, as we are not sweet toothed. This is awesome, and I just thinking of making it without cheese, wondering will it turn good?

The Typical Mom

Monday 19th of March 2018

They would still be yummy.

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