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Easy Homemade Breakfast Sausage Patties

Skip the store-bought options and create delicious breakfast sausage patties at home with this simple, flavorful recipe. These savory morning treats bring the perfect balance of sweet and spicy flavors that will elevate your breakfast spread to restaurant quality.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 409
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds ground pork 80/20 fat content recommended for best flavor
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar for that classic subtle sweetness
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons dried sage the signature flavor in breakfast sausage
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon dried rosemary crushed
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley finely chopped (optional)
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes adjust to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup optional, for enhanced sweetness

Method
 

  1. Gather all ingredients. Make sure your ground pork is well-chilled for easier handling.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground pork with brown sugar, salt, black pepper, sage, thyme, rosemary, parsley (if using), red pepper flakes, nutmeg, and maple syrup (if using).
  3. Using clean hands, gently mix the ingredients together until just combined. Don't overmix! This can make your sausage tough. Mix just until the seasonings are evenly distributed.
  4. Take a small portion of the mixture and cook it in a skillet to taste-test the seasoning level. Adjust salt, pepper, or other spices as needed.
  5. Form the meat mixture into 12 equal-sized patties, about ½-inch thick. Create a slight depression in the center of each patty to prevent it from puffing up during cooking.
  6. Heat a large cast-iron skillet or non-stick pan over medium heat. No need to add oil as the sausage will release its own fat.
  7. Cook the patties for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until beautifully browned and the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
  8. Transfer cooked sausage patties to a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess grease.
  9. Serve hot alongside your favorite breakfast items like eggs, hash browns, or pancakes.

Nutrition

Calories: 409kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 26gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 109mgSodium: 861mgSugar: 2g
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