Breakfast Sausage
Looking for a breakfast that will awaken your senses? This homemade breakfast sausage recipe features perfectly seasoned patties infused with savory herbs and a hint of sweetness from maple syrup. Whether you’re hosting brunch or savoring a cozy morning at home, these golden-brown sausages promise to elevate your breakfast experience. Easy to prepare and bursting with flavor, they are sure to impress everyone at the table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Makes about 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground pork (80% lean)
- 2 tbsp fresh sage, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped (or 1 tsp dried thyme)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground pork, sage, thyme, garlic powder, salt, pepper, maple syrup, and red pepper flakes. Mix well.
- Shape the mixture into patties about one inch thick.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add a little oil.
- Cook patties for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 160°F (70°C).
- Drain on paper towels to remove excess grease.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty (85g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: For added flavor, experiment with additional herbs or spices like cayenne for extra heat. Uncooked sausage patties can be frozen between layers of parchment paper for easy future meals.