Gluten-Free Weight Watchers Sausage Breakfast Pies
Individual breakfast pies featuring seasoned sausage, eggs, and melted Colby-Monterey Jack cheese nestled in flaky biscuit cups. These portable morning meals combine the comfort of a full breakfast in convenient muffin-sized portions. Perfect for busy mornings, meal prep, or brunch gatherings. The Weight Watchers approach keeps portions controlled while delivering satisfying protein and flavor. Baked until golden with set eggs and bubbling cheese.
Ingredients
- ¾ lb breakfast sausageturkey sausage1:1lower-fat
use lean variety
- ⅛ cup bell peppers, minced
- ⅛ cup onions, minced
- 1 can (12 oz) refrigerated biscuit doughwhole wheat biscuit dough1:1whole-grain
check baking time
- 3 eggs, beaten
- 3 tbsp milk
- ½ cup Colby-Monterey Jack cheese, shreddedreduced-fat cheddar1:1lower-fat
may melt differently
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400° F
- 2
Place large skillet over medium/high heat
- 3
Add sausage, green pepper, and onion to skillet
- 4
Cook until sausage is browned
- 5
Drain off grease, crumble sausage, and set aside
- 6
Separate refrigerated biscuit dough into 10 biscuits
- 7
Press biscuits to flatten out
- 8
Line muffin cups with flattened biscuits, covering bottom and sides
- 9
Beat milk and eggs in medium mixing bowl
- 10
Spoon equal amounts of egg mixture into dough cups
- 11
Sprinkle cheese on top of cups
- 12
Bake approximately 18-20 minutes or until eggs are set
Tips
Drain sausage thoroughly to prevent soggy biscuit cups and reduce excess grease.
Press biscuits evenly into muffin cups, ensuring no gaps at the bottom for proper cooking.
Fill egg mixture only 3/4 full to prevent overflow during baking.
Good to Know
Refrigerate up to 3 days in covered container. Reheat in microwave 30-45 seconds.
Assemble unbaked pies up to 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate, add 2-3 minutes to baking time.
Serve warm from oven or at room temperature for portable meals.
Common Mistakes
Don't overfill egg mixture to avoid overflow and messy cleanup.
Press biscuits firmly to avoid gaps that cause leaking.
Substitutions
use lean variety
check baking time
may melt differently
FAQ
Can I freeze these breakfast pies?
Yes, freeze baked and cooled pies up to 2 months. Reheat from frozen in 350°F oven for 15-20 minutes until heated through.
What if I don't have a muffin tin?
Use individual ramekins or small baking dishes. Adjust baking time as needed and watch for set eggs.
How long do these keep at room temperature?
Keep at room temperature maximum 2 hours. Refrigerate promptly for food safety due to eggs and dairy.