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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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
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.
Using clean hands, mix the ingredients thoroughly until all the seasonings are evenly incorporated into the meat.
Divide the sausage mixture into 8 equal portions and form them into small, flat patties about 3 inches in diameter.
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.
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).
Remove the cooked patties from the pan and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess grease, if needed.
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
Calories |
309 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 23.2 g | 30% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.0 g | 40% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 80 mg | 27% | |
| Sodium | 542 mg | 24% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 4.4 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.4 g | ||
| Protein | 20.2 g | 40% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 28 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 311 mg | 7% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
