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Best Breakfast Sausage

Best Breakfast Sausage


  • Author: Olivia McKenney
  • Total Time: 18 minutes
  • Yield: 8 patties

Description

If you’re looking for a flavorful and easy breakfast idea, this Best Breakfast Sausage recipe is a must-try. These homemade sausage patties are juicy, savory, and perfectly seasoned with classic breakfast spices. They cook quickly in a skillet and pair beautifully with eggs, pancakes, toast, or biscuits. This easy breakfast recipe is perfect for busy mornings, weekend brunch, or meal prep. With simple ingredients and bold flavor, it’s a fantastic quick breakfast, family breakfast idea, and reliable homemade sausage recipe that tastes far better than store-bought options.


Ingredients

1 lb ground pork

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon black pepper

1 tablespoon dried sage

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon onion powder

1 tablespoon brown sugar

1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes


Instructions

1. Place the ground pork into a large mixing bowl.

2. Add the salt, black pepper, sage, garlic powder, onion powder, brown sugar, and red pepper flakes.

3. Mix everything together gently until the seasonings are evenly incorporated throughout the meat.

4. Divide the mixture into small portions and roll each portion into a ball.

5. Flatten each ball into a small patty about 1/2 inch thick.

6. Heat a skillet over medium heat and allow it to warm up for about 1 minute.

7. Place the sausage patties into the skillet, leaving space between each patty.

8. Cook for about 3–4 minutes on the first side until browned.

9. Flip the patties and cook another 3–4 minutes until fully cooked and golden.

10. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate and serve warm.

Notes

Let the sausage mixture rest in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before shaping for deeper flavor.

Avoid overmixing the meat mixture to keep the patties tender and juicy.

Use a cast iron skillet for the best browning and flavor.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Skillet
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 patty
  • Calories: 170
  • Sugar: 1 g
  • Sodium: 360 mg
  • Fat: 14 g
  • Saturated Fat: 5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 1 g
  • Fiber: 0 g
  • Protein: 9 g
  • Cholesterol: 45 mg

Keywords: breakfast sausage, homemade sausage patties, easy breakfast recipe, quick breakfast ideas