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Homemade Breakfast Sausage

Homemade breakfast sausage patties made with ground pork, brown sugar, and sage deliver sweet and savory flavor in every bite. These are better than store-bought since you can flavor them as you like! Serve a patty alongside scrambled eggs and hash brown potatoes or layer one with a fried egg and a slice of cheese to make a tasty breakfast sandwich. Wake up on the right side of the bed with this top-rated recipe for breakfast sausage patties. You're going to want to save this breakfast sausage recipe — you'll come back to it again and again.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 9 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Breakfast, brunch
Cuisine: American, southern
Calories: 409
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons dried sage
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon dried marjoram
  • ⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 pinch ground cloves
  • 2 pounds ground pork

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Skillet or griddle
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Spatula
  • Knife & cutting board (for herbs, if using fresh)

Method
 

  1. Gather all ingredients.
  2. Mix together brown sugar, sage, salt, black pepper, marjoram, red pepper flakes, and cloves in a small bowl until well combined.
  3. Place pork in a large bowl. Add spice mixture and mix with your hands until well combined. Form mixture into 6 patties.
  4. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add patties and saute until browned and crispy, about 5 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (71 degrees C).
  5. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 409kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 26gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 109mgSodium: 861mgPotassium: 447mgSugar: 2gVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 31mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Richly seasoned and sizzling with flavor, these homemade breakfast sausage patties are simple to make and way better than store-bought, perfect for a hearty start to your day.

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