Here’s a simple and tasty way to make Breakfast Sausage 🍳🥓 — perfect for breakfast, brunch, or adding to recipes.
Breakfast Sausage Patties
Makes: ~8 patties
Time: ~15 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground pork (or turkey/chicken for lighter version)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp dried sage
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for a little heat)
Instructions
- Mix sausage
- In a bowl, combine ground meat and all seasonings.
- Mix until just combined (don’t overwork, or patties will be tough).
- Form patties
- Divide mixture into 8 equal portions.
- Shape each into a small, round patty, about ½-inch thick.
- Cook
- Heat a skillet over medium heat.
- Add patties and cook 4–5 minutes per side, until golden brown and fully cooked.
- Internal temperature should reach 160°F (71°C) for pork/turkey.
- Serve
- Enjoy with eggs, toast, pancakes, or in breakfast sandwiches.
Tips & Variations
- Spicy: Add cayenne or chili powder.
- Sweet: Add 1–2 tsp brown sugar or maple syrup to the meat.
- Mini bites: Make small sausage balls for easy grab-and-go breakfasts.
- Storage: Cooked patties can be refrigerated up to 4 days or frozen for 2 months.
If you want, I can give a skillet-style breakfast sausage recipe with onions and bell peppers, perfect for a hearty breakfast hash.
Do you want me to do that version?
