Breakfast Sausage Recipe

Making your own Homemade Breakfast Sausage is so much easier than you might think and has so much flavor! It only takes a few minutes to make and doesn’t require any special equipment!

Homemade Breakfast Sausage (+Video)

Making your own Homemade Breakfast Sausage is so much easier than you might think and has so much flavor! It only takes a few minutes to make and doesn’t require any special equipment!

Prep: 10min

Total: 80min

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 161 kcal, Carbohydrate 3 g, Protein 10 g, Fat 12 g, Saturated Fat 4 g, Cholesterol 41 mg, Sodium 325 mg, Fiber 0.3 g, Sugar 2 g, unSaturated Fat 6 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ pounds ground pork
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 Tablespoons packed light brown sugar ((optional))
• 1 ½ Tablespoons finely chopped fresh sage
• 1 ½ Tablespoons finely chopped fresh thyme
• 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• ½ teaspoon poultry seasoning
• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika

Instruction:

1. Place 1 ½ pounds ground pork, 4 cloves garlic, minced, 1 Tablespoons packed light brown sugar, 1 ½ Tablespoons finely chopped fresh sage, 1 ½ Tablespoons finely chopped fresh thyme, 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper, ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, ½ teaspoon poultry seasoning and ½ teaspoon smoked paprika in a large bowl.
2. Mix until combined. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the fridge for at least one hour. Overnight is best if you have the time.
3. Portion the sausage into 12 equal pieces and form into patties.
4. Place a large skillet over medium heat. Brown the sausage on each side for about 4-5 minutes until an internal temperature reaches 165°F. Serve immediately.

Breakfast Sausage

Make a batch of Alton Brown’s homemade Breakfast Sausage for Food Network.

Prep: 0 30min0

Total: 0 1h45min0

Yield: 2 pounds or 16 (2-inch) patties

Serving Size: 1 of 8 servings

Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1 of 8 servings, calories 220, Fat 14g, Saturated Fat 5g, Carbohydrate 2g, Fiber 0g, Sugar 1g, Protein 20g, Cholesterol 70mg, Sodium 270mg

Ingredients:

• 2 pounds pork butt (2 1/2 pounds with bone), diced into 1/4-inch pieces
• 1/2 pound fat back, diced into 1/4-inch pieces
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
• 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh sage leaves
• 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh thyme leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary leaves
• 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh grated nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Instruction:

1. Combine diced pork with all other ingredients and chill for 1 hour. Using the fine blade of a grinder, grind the pork. Form into 1-inch rounds. Refrigerate and use within 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months. For immediate use, saute patties over medium-low heat in a non-stick pan. Saute until brown and cooked through, approximately 10 to 15 minutes.

Homemade Breakfast Sausage

Nothing beats homemade! These sausage patties are so so easy to make and they’re also freezer-friendly. Win-win!

Prep: 20min

Total: 30min

Yield: 16

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage leaves
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
• 1 teaspoon fennel seeds (crushed)
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
• 1 1/2 pounds ground pork
• 3 slices uncooked bacon, diced
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup (optional)
• 1 tablespoon canola oil

Instruction:

1. SAGE MIXTURE: In a small bowl, combine sage, thyme, fennel seeds, red pepper flakes, nutmeg, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper.
2. In a large bowl, combine pork, bacon, maple syrup and SAGE MIXTURE; be careful not to over mix.
3. To shape the patties, scoop out 1/4 cup (about 2 ounces) of pork mixture and flatten to create 2 1/2- to 3-inch wide patties, forming about 16 patties.*
4. Heat canola oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add sausage patties and cook until browned, about 2-3 minutes per side.

Homemade (15-Minute!) Breakfast Sausage Recipe

This country breakfast sausage recipe with homemade seasoning (no MSG!) is an absolute game changer and our favorite way to start the day. Ready from scratch in only 15-minutes!

Prep: 5min

Total: 15min

Yield: 6

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 303 kcal, Carbohydrate 1 g, Protein 19 g, Fat 24 g, Saturated Fat 9 g, Fiber 1 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground pork
• 1.5 tsp ground sage
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp pepper
• 1/2 tsp oregano
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1/4 tsp paprika ((optional))

Instruction:

1. Place the ground pork in a medium sized bowl.
2. Mix the seasonings together in a separate bowl or ramekin.
3. Pour the seasonings in with the pork and mix it together well with your hands. Make sure the seasonings are evenly incorporated throughout the pork but don’t overmix.
4. Shape the sausage into 4-6 patties.
5. Heat a pan over medium heat. Once the pan is hot, add in the sausage to cook.
6. Cook about 5 minutes per side, until the sausage is cooked through the center.
7. Serve and enjoy.

Breakfast Sausage Patties – Homemade Pork Breakfast Sausage Recipe

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