Mountain View Sausage Breakfast cup

These are great for a brunch, because they are equally tasty at room temperature. The filling can be anything you would like, you could make 4 with one type then something different for the other. The all pig sausage from Mountain View adds a subtle sweetness that makes a huge impact on the taste buds. I have even taken the time to crack whole eggs, but the trick is, as we have such lovely large eggs, one is too much for each cup. What I do is separate the yolk and white, add one yolk to each cup, then slightly whisk the white and carefully pour into cup, you will not use all the whites. (you can freeze egg whites for up six months). I like mine served with a slice of Feta, but you can easily add any cheese to the filling, I think the new Clear Bleu Sky from JFF would be nice.

1 lb Mountain View Dairy All Pig sausage, bulk at room temperature
4 eggs (lovely choices of Mountain View, The Farm, Wintergrass, JFF or Sweetgrass)
3/4 c chopped bell pepper (yes the ones you froze from the abundance of Old Path)
3/4 c diced leek or your favorite onion from The Farm B/B
olive oil
Feta cheese optional

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. You need a 12 muffin pan (or 2 -6)

Divide the sausage equally into 8 sections (about 1/4 c)**. Flatten into a patty, then press firmly and evenly into each cup. (keep a bowl of water handy, just dampen hands to prevent sticking). Once each cup is formed place in refrigerator until ready to bake.

Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and saute leek and pepper, until just taking on color. Allow to cool slightly. Whisk eggs in a bowl (or a large measure cup with pour spout) until light and fluffy.

Remove sausage from refrigerator and divide leek and pepper among the cups. Pour in beaten eggs, about 3/4 full.

Place in a baking sheet and fill empty tins about 1/2 way with water then bake for 15-20 minutes or until egg is just set. Allow to cool for at least 5 minutes before running a knife around edge to loosen, then remove.

**I used the bottom of vinegar bottle that fit the cup, to press in firmly.