Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a standard 12-count muffin pan with nonstick cooking spray to ensure easy removal of the muffins.
Step 2: Mix the Dry Ingredients
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and crushed red pepper. Set this mixture aside.
Step 3: Cook the Sausage and Peppers
In a large skillet, brown the sausage over medium heat. Add the chopped red bell pepper and cook for an additional 2 minutes. Drain any excess fat from the pan, remove from heat, and let it cool for a few minutes.
Step 4: Combine Wet Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together the buttermilk and eggs until well combined. Gradually add the flour mixture to the buttermilk mixture, stirring just until roughly combined.
Step 5: Incorporate the Sausage Mixture
Add the sausage mixture, drained green chiles, cubed cheddar cheese, and melted butter to the bowl. Mix just until all ingredients are combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Step 6: Fill the Muffin Pan
Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each just shy of the top.
Step 7: Bake
Bake the muffins in the preheated oven until they are golden brown and set, about 25-30 minutes. Let the muffins cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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