Description
A delicious blend of savory, spicy, and slightly sweet flavors, this Homemade Breakfast Sausage is a family favorite that brings everyone together.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground meat (pork, turkey, or chicken)
- 2 teaspoons sage
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Pinch of red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup (optional)
- Fat for cooking (olive oil or bacon fat)
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients: Start with one pound of ground meat.
- Mix the spices: In a bowl, blend the sage, thyme, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Add maple syrup if you want a sweeter sausage.
- Combine in a larger bowl with the ground meat. Mix until well-blended, being careful not to overwork the meat.
- Shape the mixture into small sausage patties, about 2-3 inches in diameter.
- Refrigerate the formed sausage on a parchment-lined tray for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook in a skillet over medium heat until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes on each side.
- Serve immediately, or let cool for storage.
Notes
For added flavor, consider mixing in sautéed onions or bell peppers while cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: breakfast, sausage, homemade, family recipe, southern cooking