Homemade Breakfast Sausage
Homemade Breakfast Sausage
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground meat, chicken, pork, or turkey
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon sage
- 1/2 teaspoon fennel, ground
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup, optional
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional, for spicy
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, as needed, for frying
Instructions
- 1
Place 1 lb (500g) of ground chicken, pork, or turkey into a large mixing bowl.
⏱️ 1 min
- 2
Add the following spices to the meat: 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon pepper, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon ground fennel, 1 teaspoon sage, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon thyme, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Optionally, add 1 tablespoon maple syrup for a touch of sweetness. For a spicy version, add 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or more, to taste).
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Put on food-safe gloves and mix all the ingredients with your hands until everything is just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the sausage tough.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Form the seasoned meat mixture into small, evenly sized patties, about 1/2 inch thick.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Heat a large frying pan over medium heat and add about 1 tablespoon of olive oil to coat the bottom of the pan.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Once the pan is hot, carefully place the patties in the pan, ensuring not to overcrowd it. Cook for 4-6 minutes per side, or until they are golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 160°F or 71°C).
⏱️ 10 min
- 8
Remove the cooked patties from the pan and let them cool slightly on a plate lined with a paper towel to absorb any excess grease.
⏱️ 2 min
- 9
Cooked patties can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days, or frozen in a freezer bag for longer storage. Alternatively, raw patties can be frozen and cooked fresh when desired.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Homemade Breakfast Sausage
- 1 lb ground meat, chicken, pork, or turkey
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon sage
- 1/2 teaspoon fennel, ground
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup, optional
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional, for spicy
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, as needed, for frying
Instructions
- 1
Place 1 lb (500g) of ground chicken, pork, or turkey into a large mixing bowl.
⏱️ 1 min - 2
Add the following spices to the meat: 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon pepper, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon ground fennel, 1 teaspoon sage, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon thyme, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Optionally, add 1 tablespoon maple syrup for a touch of sweetness. For a spicy version, add 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or more, to taste).
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Put on food-safe gloves and mix all the ingredients with your hands until everything is just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the sausage tough.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Form the seasoned meat mixture into small, evenly sized patties, about 1/2 inch thick.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Heat a large frying pan over medium heat and add about 1 tablespoon of olive oil to coat the bottom of the pan.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Once the pan is hot, carefully place the patties in the pan, ensuring not to overcrowd it. Cook for 4-6 minutes per side, or until they are golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 160°F or 71°C).
⏱️ 10 min - 8
Remove the cooked patties from the pan and let them cool slightly on a plate lined with a paper towel to absorb any excess grease.
⏱️ 2 min - 9
Cooked patties can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days, or frozen in a freezer bag for longer storage. Alternatively, raw patties can be frozen and cooked fresh when desired.