Homemade Breakfast Sausage
Start your morning right with this easy and flavorful Homemade Breakfast Sausage recipe, a perfect addition to any hearty breakfast spread. Made with ground pork and seasoned with a tantalizing blend of spices like sage, thyme, nutmeg, and a hint of crushed red pepper flakes, these patties are both savory and slightly sweet thanks to the touch of brown sugar. Ready in just 25 minutes, these golden-brown sausage patties are made entirely from scratch and are free of preservatives, making them a healthier, tastier alternative to store-bought options. Serve them alongside scrambled eggs, pancakes, or in breakfast sandwiches for a crowd-pleasing start to your day. Plus, they’re easy to make ahead and store, so you can enjoy a homemade breakfast all week long!
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Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground pork
- 1 tablespoon Brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Sage (dried)
- 0.5 teaspoon Thyme (dried)
- 0.25 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes
- 0.25 teaspoon Nutmeg (ground)
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
Directions
Step 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground pork, brown sugar, salt, black pepper, sage, thyme, crushed red pepper flakes, nutmeg, garlic powder, and onion powder.
Step 2
Using clean hands, mix the ingredients thoroughly until all the seasonings are evenly incorporated into the meat.
Step 3
Divide the sausage mixture into 8 equal portions and form them into small, flat patties about 3 inches in diameter.
Step 4
Place a large skillet or non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Once the pan is hot, spray it lightly with non-stick cooking spray or add a small amount of oil if desired.
Step 5
Cook the sausage patties in batches, if necessary, to avoid overcrowding the pan. Cook each patty for 3–5 minutes per side, or until golden brown on both sides and fully cooked through (internal temperature should reach 160°F).
Step 6
Remove the cooked patties from the pan and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess grease, if needed.
Step 7
Serve immediately as part of a hearty breakfast, or let cool and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | 475.3 grams (475.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1403 |
| Total Fat 94.80g | 122% |
| Saturated Fat 35.10g | 176% |
| Cholesterol 408mg | 136% |
| Sodium 2647mg | 115% |
| Total Carbohydrate 13.40g | 5% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.50g | 5% |
| Total Sugars 8.90g | |
| Protein 117.30g | 235% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 159mg | 12% |
| Iron 5mg | 28% |
| Potassium 81mg | 2% |
Source of Calories