Homemade Breakfast Sausage
Homemade breakfast sausage is a delightful way to elevate your morning routine. This easy-to-make recipe features tender ground pork seasoned with aromatic spices and a hint of sweetness from maple syrup. Perfect for lazy weekends or busy weekdays, these flavorful patties satisfy every palate. Enjoy them alongside eggs, toast, or as a tasty addition to breakfast burritos!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground pork (mix of lean and fat)
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 2 tbsp fresh sage, chopped
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp dried thyme
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground pork with salt, pepper, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, and fresh sage.
- Pour in the maple syrup and mix until well combined but avoid overworking the meat.
- Shape the mixture into small patties about 1/2 inch thick.
- Preheat a skillet over medium heat. Cook the patties for 5-6 minutes on each side until browned and cooked through.
- Serve immediately or freeze leftovers for future meals.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 patties (100g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg