Fluffy Gluten-Free Sausage and Cheese Muffins - Zest Plate

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour (Cup4Cup recommended)
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup or sugar (optional, for sweetness)
• 1 pound ground breakfast sausage, cooked and crumbled
• 2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 cup milk
• 1 egg
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
• Additional cheese for topping (optional)