Best 20 Breakfast Sausage Recipes

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Breakfast sausage is a delicious and versatile food that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch and dinner. It is a popular choice for busy families because it is quick and easy to cook, and can be used in a variety of dishes. Whether you are looking for a hearty breakfast skillet or a quick and easy sausage sandwich, there is a recipe out there to suit your needs. With so many different ways to cook breakfast sausage, it can be hard to know where to start, that is why we have compiled a list of the best recipes for cooking breakfast sausage.

Let's cook with our recipes!

SAUSAGE HASHBROWN BREAKFAST CASSEROLE



Sausage Hashbrown Breakfast Casserole image

Hash browns, sausage, eggs, and cheese. What's not to love? It can be made ahead of time and refrigerated until ready. Great to share at work, for an overnight guest, and Christmas morning!

Provided by cathyalf

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Potatoes

Time 1h14m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 11

cooking spray
2 pounds hot breakfast sausage
1 (2 pound) package frozen hash brown potatoes
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1 (7 ounce) can green chile peppers
8 large eggs
2 cups milk
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch dish with cooking spray.
  • Cook sausage in a large skillet, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink, 6 to 8 minutes. Drain fat and transfer to a bowl.
  • Cook and stir hash browns to the same skillet until lightly browned, about 8 minutes. Place hash browns in the baking dish; top with sausage, shredded Cheddar cheese, and green chile peppers.
  • Whisk eggs, milk, salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder in a bowl. Pour over hash brown mixture.
  • Bake uncovered in the preheated oven until bubbly and the top is golden brown, 35 to 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 480.5 calories, Carbohydrate 20.7 g, Cholesterol 228.3 mg, Fat 37.5 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 26.6 g, SaturatedFat 15.5 g, Sodium 1516.1 mg, Sugar 3.4 g

BREAKFAST SAUSAGE



Breakfast Sausage image

Makes a delicious, homemade breakfast sausage using ground pork and an assortment of spices.

Provided by Lee Fogle

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork     Sausage

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

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

Steps:

  • In a small, bowl, combine the sage, salt, ground black pepper, marjoram, brown sugar, crushed red pepper and cloves. Mix well.
  • Place the pork in a large bowl and add the mixed spices to it. Mix well with your hands and form into patties.
  • Saute the patties in a large skillet over medium high heat for 5 minutes per side, or until internal pork temperature reaches 160 degrees F (73 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 409 calories, Carbohydrate 2.7 g, Cholesterol 109 mg, Fat 32.2 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 25.6 g, SaturatedFat 11.9 g, Sodium 861.2 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

IMPOSSIBLY EASY SAUSAGE BREAKFAST PIE



Impossibly Easy Sausage Breakfast Pie image

Delicious sausage-and-eggs breakfast is impossibly easy when it's baked all in one pan.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package (12 oz) bulk pork sausage
1 small bell pepper, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 1/2 cups frozen shredded hash brown potatoes
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz)
1/2 cup Original Bisquick™ mix
1 cup milk
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 eggs

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 9-inch glass pie plate with cooking spray.
  • In 10-inch skillet, cook sausage, bell pepper and onion over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sausage is no longer pink; drain. Mix sausage mixture, potatoes and 1/2 cup of the cheese. Spread in pie plate.
  • In medium bowl, stir Bisquick mix, milk, pepper and eggs until blended. Pour into pie plate.
  • Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese; bake 1 to 2 minutes longer or just until cheese is melted. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 115 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 15 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 510 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g

SARAH'S FABULOUS BREAKFAST SAUSAGE SEASONING



Sarah's Fabulous Breakfast Sausage Seasoning image

I love sausage, I'll eat it at breakfast and I'm known to put sausage in my chili, as well as blends of sausage and turkey, sausage and beef, and sausage and veal. This seasoning blend works beautifully with a combination of ground pork and ground turkey.

Provided by thedailygourmet

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes

Time 5m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 teaspoons dried sage
2 teaspoons salt
1 ½ teaspoons dried marjoram
1 teaspoon dried savory
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon whiskey barrel smoked sugar
¼ teaspoon ground mace
1 pinch ground cinnamon
1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Combine sage, salt, marjoram, savory, black pepper, smoked sugar, mace, cinnamon, and red pepper flakes together in a small bowl. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dark place.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 3.2 calories, Carbohydrate 0.8 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.1 g, Sodium 465.4 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

CHEESY SAUSAGE AND POTATO BREAKFAST CASSEROLE



Cheesy Sausage and Potato Breakfast Casserole image

A delicious crowd-pleaser for brunch. Can also be made the night before and refrigerated, then baked in the morning.

Provided by MATTOON250

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Potatoes

Time 2h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 ½ pounds potatoes, peeled
cooking spray
1 (16 ounce) package pork breakfast sausage
1 sweet onion, chopped
7 eggs
1 (8 ounce) package Cheddar cheese, grated, divided
½ cup milk
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Prick potatoes several times with a fork and place onto a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until potatoes are soft, 50 minutes to 1 hour. Remove potatoes from oven and let cool until safe to handle, at least 15 minutes.
  • Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a casserole dish or 9x13-inch pan with cooking spray.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir sausage in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer sausage to a bowl. Saute onion in the same skillet until translucent, about 5 minutes. Transfer onion to the bowl with the cooked sausage.
  • Mix eggs, half the Cheddar cheese, milk, salt, and pepper into the bowl with the sausage mixture.
  • Grate potatoes and add to the bowl of sausage mixture. Pour mixture into the prepared dish; place remaining Cheddar cheese on top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until casserole is heated through and cheese is melted and bubbly, about 35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 398.7 calories, Carbohydrate 18 g, Cholesterol 225.8 mg, Fat 26.2 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 22.5 g, SaturatedFat 11.7 g, Sodium 772.7 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

TURKEY BREAKFAST SAUSAGE



Turkey Breakfast Sausage image

You can use this recipe for chicken and pork as well.

Provided by mechanicmike

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Turkey     Ground Turkey Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 pounds ground turkey
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 ½ teaspoons ground black pepper
1 ½ teaspoons ground sage
1 ½ teaspoons ground thyme
½ teaspoon dried marjoram
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Mix turkey, brown sugar, salt, black pepper, sage, thyme, marjoram, and red pepper flakes in a bowl. Shape turkey mixture into patties.
  • Fry patties in a large skillet over medium-high heat until golden brown and no longer pink in the center, 6 to 8 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 176 calories, Carbohydrate 2.3 g, Cholesterol 83.8 mg, Fat 8.6 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 22.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 545 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

MAPLE BREAKFAST SAUSAGE



Maple Breakfast Sausage image

Homemade breakfast sausage made with ground pork and seasonings. Great cooked in crumbles for biscuits and gravy, or in patties for breakfast sandwiches or eggs benedict. I like to premake a large batch and freeze the patties, then just take out a few the night before.

Provided by Melissa

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork     Ground Pork Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 ½ pounds ground pork
¼ cup maple syrup
1 ½ tablespoons chopped fresh sage
1 tablespoon salt
2 ½ teaspoons fennel seed
2 ½ teaspoons red pepper flakes
2 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
2 ½ teaspoons onion powder
1 teaspoon anise seed
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

  • Mix pork, maple syrup, sage, salt, fennel seed, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, onion powder, and anise seed in a large bowl until evenly blended. Shape pork into small patties.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; fry patties in batches until pork is browned and no longer pink in the center, 4 to 5 minutes per side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 228.6 calories, Carbohydrate 5.9 g, Cholesterol 61.3 mg, Fat 14.9 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 17.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 630.6 mg, Sugar 4.3 g

HOMEMADE BREAKFAST SAUSAGE PATTIES



Homemade Breakfast Sausage Patties image

Buttermilk is the "secret" ingredient that keeps these pork patties moist, while a blend of seasonings creates a wonderful taste.-Harvey Keeney, Mandan, North Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 40m

Yield 20 patties.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 cup buttermilk
2-1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
1-1/2 teaspoons rubbed sage
1-1/2 teaspoons brown sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons pepper
3/4 teaspoon dried marjoram
3/4 teaspoon dried savory
3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2-1/2 pounds ground pork

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first 9 ingredients. Add pork; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into twenty 3-in. patties., In a large skillet coated with cooking spray, cook patties in batches over medium heat until a thermometer reads 160°, 5-6 minutes on each side. Remove to paper towels to drain. Freeze option: Wrap each cooked, cooled patty; transfer to an airtight container. May be frozen for up to 3 months. To use, unwrap patties and place on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° until heated through, about 15 minutes on each side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 126 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 251mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 11g protein.

COPYCAT JIMMY DEAN BREAKFAST SAUSAGE



Copycat Jimmy Dean Breakfast Sausage image

Not my own recipe..

Provided by Heather Ilsley

Categories     Meat Breakfast

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 10

16 oz ground pork
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp garlic salt
1/2 tsp parsley flakes
3/4 tsp ground sage
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
1/4 tsp thyme, dried
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 tsp msg
1/8 tsp oregano, dried

Steps:

  • 1. Mix the seasonings into the meat. It's best if you do this ahead of time to give the flavors a chance to incorporate, but it will still taste great if you cook it right away.
  • 2. Once you have your sausage mixed, Then form into patties using your hands. cook as you would Jimmy dean breakfast sausage.
  • 3. We've also used ground turkey in place of the ground pork and had good results . While msg is generally a frowned upon ingredient, it does offer great flavor or it can be left out altogether without any issue.

SAGE BREAKFAST SAUSAGE



Sage Breakfast Sausage image

I added some more seasonings to a recipe my mother-in-law gave me, and now my family prefers these patties to any frozen variety.-Karla Krenik Mayer, Le Sueur, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1-1/2 teaspoons rubbed sage
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Pinch ground allspice
1 pound ground pork

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Crumble pork over mixture and mix well. Shape into six patties. Chill at least 1 hour. , Fry in a skillet for 3-4 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160°.

Nutrition Facts :

SAUSAGE & EGG BREAKFAST PIZZA



Sausage & Egg Breakfast Pizza image

"I made up this recipe after trying something similar at a restaurant. My husband thinks my version is better, and he often requests it for a filling breakfast or supper." Julie Tucker - Columbus, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 packages (8 ounces each) refrigerated crescent rolls
1 pound bulk pork sausage
1/3 cup chopped onion
1 small green pepper, chopped
1 envelope country gravy mix
6 large eggs
2 tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon butter
1-1/4 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded pepper Jack cheese

Steps:

  • Separate crescent dough into 16 triangles and place on a greased 14-in. round pizza pan with points toward the center. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of pan to form a crust; seal seams. Bake at 375° for 11-13 minutes or until golden brown., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook the sausage, onion and green pepper over medium heat until sausage is no longer pink; drain. Prepare gravy according to package directions. Stir into sausage mixture; set aside., In a small bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add egg mixture; cook and stir until almost set. Spread gravy mixture over crust. Top with eggs, mushrooms and cheeses. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until eggs are set and cheese is melted. Cut into wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 615 calories, Fat 44g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 228mg cholesterol, Sodium 1458mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 23g protein.

CHEF JOHN'S BREAKFAST SAUSAGE PATTIES



Chef John's Breakfast Sausage Patties image

This is a simple breakfast sausage in patty form. So easy! The key is to get freshly and coarsely ground pork shoulder from a real live butcher.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork     Pork Shoulder Recipes

Time 8h25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound coarsely ground pork shoulder
2 teaspoons fennel seeds, or more to taste - lightly crushed
2 teaspoons freshly grated orange zest
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
½ teaspoon dried Italian herb seasoning
⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 pinch freshly grated nutmeg

Steps:

  • Place pork, fennel seeds, orange zest, salt, black pepper, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, and nutmeg into a bowl and stir very lightly with a fork to combine. Do not overmix. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  • Check seasonings before using: Shape about 2 teaspoons sausage into a small patty and fry until brown in a skillet over medium heat. Let cool 1 to 2 minutes and taste for seasoning.
  • Cover a cutting board with plastic wrap. Divide sausage into 6 equal pieces, roll into a balls, and wrap each ball with plastic wrap. Press flat into patties and discard plastic.
  • Place a heavy skillet, such as a cast iron skillet, over medium-high heat. Cook patties in hot skillet until meat is no longer pink in the center and the sausage is browned, about 3 minutes per side. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 159.8 calories, Carbohydrate 0.8 g, Cholesterol 49 mg, Fat 11 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 13.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 358.8 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

SAUSAGE BREAKFAST MUFFINS



Sausage Breakfast Muffins image

I can never seem to get out of bed with enough time to make breakfast. My solution is to make these muffins ahead of time and pop them in the microwave for 30 seconds just before heading out the door. -Sara Sanders, Fountain City, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/3 pound bulk Italian sausage
3 large eggs
1/8 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 package (8-1/2 ounces) corn bread/muffin mix
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. Line 12 muffin cups with paper liners. In a skillet, cook sausage over medium heat 4-5 minutes or until no longer pink, breaking into crumbles. Remove to paper towels to drain., In a small bowl, whisk eggs, seasoned salt and pepper. Pour into same pan; cook and stir over medium heat until eggs are thickened and no liquid egg remains. Remove from heat., In a large bowl, prepare muffin mix according to package directions. Fold in sausage, scrambled eggs and 1/2 cup cheese. Fill prepared cups two-thirds full., Bake 10 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese; bake 5 minutes longer or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes before removing from pan. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts :

JIMMY DEAN SAUSAGE BREAKFAST PIZZA



Jimmy Dean Sausage Breakfast Pizza image

This pizza is made with a combination of all your favorite breakfast foods, such as sausage, cheese, hash browns, and eggs. Top with thinly sliced red, yellow and green bell peppers for a beautiful (and tasty!) presentation.

Provided by JimmyDean

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Jimmy Dean

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 (16 ounce) packages Regular Flavor Jimmy Dean Pork Sausage, cooked, crumbled and drained
2 (8.5 ounce) cans refrigerated crescent rolls
2 cups frozen hash brown potato cubes, thawed
2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
6 eggs, lightly beaten
⅓ cup milk
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons black pepper
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
⅓ cup diced green bell pepper
⅓ cup diced red bell pepper
⅓ cup diced yellow bell pepper
½ cup thinly sliced green onions

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 F. Separate crescent rolls into sixteen triangles. Place in two ungreased 12 inch rimmed pizza pans with points toward the center. In each pan, press rolls together, seal perforations and form a circle 1 inch larger in diameter than bottom of pan. Turn edges under to make a slight rim.
  • Sprinkle cooked sausage evenly over each crust. Top with potatoes; add peppers and/or green onions, if desired. Sprinkle with Cheddar cheese. Combine eggs, milk, salt and pepper in small bowl: stir well. Pour half of the egg mixture evenly over each pizza. Sprinkle with Parmesan.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes or until eggs are set and crusts are golden.

THE ULTIMATE BREAKFAST FOR DINNER: SAUSAGE AND SPINACH EGG STRATA



The Ultimate Breakfast for Dinner: Sausage and Spinach Egg Strata image

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 box or bag organic chopped frozen spinach
1 tablespoon EVOO
12 ounces bulk spicy breakfast sausage
2 tablespoons butter
1 onion, finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Freshly grated nutmeg
1/2 pound stale white or French bread, cubed (7 to 8 cups)
12 eggs
2 cups milk or half-and-half
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
2 cups shredded caciocavallo cheese or Parmigiano-Reggiano

Steps:

  • Defrost the spinach in the microwave, and then wring out any excess liquid.
  • Heat the EVOO in a skillet over medium-high heat. Brown and crumble the spicy breakfast sausage, and then remove the crumbles to a plate. Return the skillet to the heat. Reduce the heat a little and melt the butter. To the skillet, add the onions and garlic and cook to soften, 5 to 6 minutes. Then add the spinach and season with salt, pepper and a little nutmeg. Turn off the heat and combine with the sausage bits.
  • Arrange half of the bread in a casserole dish.
  • Whisk the eggs with the milk, Dijon and some salt and pepper.
  • Scatter half of the sausage-spinach mixture over the bread, top with half the cheese, pour over half the eggs, repeat. Cover and store in the fridge.
  • Bring the strata to room temperature for about 30 minutes before you bake. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F with the rack in the center of the oven.
  • Set the casserole on a baking sheet and bake uncovered 1 hour. Let stand 10 minutes and serve.

BREAKFAST SAUSAGE CASSEROLE



Breakfast Sausage Casserole image

Delicious breakfast casserole with gravy. The perfect start to any morning.

Provided by Heather Franks

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Eggs

Time 10h

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound breakfast sausage
8 slices bread, cubed
4 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
6 eggs
½ teaspoon salt
¾ teaspoon dry mustard powder
2 cups milk
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
½ cup milk

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat; cook and stir the sausage in the hot skillet until crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink. Drain and discard any excess grease. Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish. Spread the bread cubes into the prepared dish; sprinkle the browned sausage and Cheddar cheese overtop.
  • Beat the eggs in a mixing bowl until smooth; add the salt, mustard powder, and 2 cups of milk and whisk until evenly blended. Pour the egg mixture over the bread cubes. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  • Preheat an oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Whisk together the cream of mushroom soup and 1/2 cup milk; pour over the casserole.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until firm and golden brown, about 1 1/2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 451.4 calories, Carbohydrate 16.2 g, Cholesterol 189.9 mg, Fat 31.5 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 25.3 g, SaturatedFat 15.2 g, Sodium 1201.9 mg, Sugar 4.6 g

BREAKFAST CASSEROLE WITH SAUSAGE



Breakfast Casserole with Sausage image

I have had this breakfast casserole with sausage every Christmas for as long as I remember. It has been in our family cookbook for years and years. It's amazing.

Provided by Jenna L. Annas

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Eggs

Time 9h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

cooking spray
1 ½ pounds bulk Italian sausage
3 cups milk
1 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese
9 large eggs, beaten
3 slices bread, cubed
1 ½ teaspoons dry mustard
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Spray a 9x13-inch casserole with cooking spray.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir sausage in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to the prepared casserole.
  • Mix milk, Cheddar cheese, eggs, bread cubes, dry mustard, and salt together in a large bowl. Pour over the sausage. Cover and place in the refrigerator, 8 hours to overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bake casserole, uncovered, until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294.4 calories, Carbohydrate 8.2 g, Cholesterol 181.5 mg, Fat 20.6 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 18.3 g, SaturatedFat 8.7 g, Sodium 873.3 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

BULK VENISON BREAKFAST SAUSAGE



Bulk Venison Breakfast Sausage image

My husband is a avid hunter and we make this sausage every year. We add pork to the venison because the venison has such a low fat content. For the pork we get really fatty looking roast ground at our grocery store.

Provided by AMYNJOHN36

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork     Ground Pork Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 64

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 pounds ground venison
2 pounds ground pork
¼ cup sugar-based curing mixture (such as Morton® Tender Quick®)
1 tablespoon fresh-ground black pepper
1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
¼ cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons dried sage

Steps:

  • In a very large bowl or plastic tub, sprinkle the venison and pork with the curing mixture, pepper, pepper flakes, sugar, and sage. Mix very well to evenly incorporate everything. When working with large quantities of sausage, cook a small piece to make sure the seasoning is exactly how you like it.
  • Divide into 1 pound portions and freeze.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 92.6 calories, Carbohydrate 1 g, Cholesterol 46.4 mg, Fat 4.1 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 12.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 472.1 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

CHEDDAR, SAUSAGE, AND EGG BREAKFAST BAKE RECIPE BY TASTY



Cheddar, Sausage, And Egg Breakfast Bake Recipe by Tasty image

This easy sausage and egg breakfast bake recipe is perfect to throw something together for a crowd. After quickly cooking the sausage and spinach, add the rest of the ingredients to a baking pan, put it in the oven, and you're done! This recipe is also great for meal prep; bake on a Sunday night, cut it into pieces, wrap in foil, and keep it the fridge for a few days.

Provided by Katie Aubin

Categories     Breakfast

Time 2h45m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb breakfast sausage, casings removed, crumbled
8 scallions, chopped, white\light green parts and dark green parts divided
1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced, divided
8 cups fresh spinach, packed
4 large eggs
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 cups whole milk
nonstick cooking spray, for greasing
8 cups day-old country white bread
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
½ cup chicken stock
½ cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • Add the breakfast sausage to a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook, breaking up with a spatula until no longer pink, 7-8 minutes.
  • Add the white and light green scallions, ½ of the bell pepper, and ½ of the spinach. Sauté for 2 minutes, until the spinach is wilted, then add the rest of the spinach and continue cooking until wilted. Remove the pan from the heat and let cool.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, salt, and garlic powder. Add the milk and whisk to incorporate.
  • Grease a 9 (22 cm) x 13-inch (33 cm) glass baking dish with nonstick spray.
  • Add the cubed bread to the baking dish. If you don't have day-old bread, spread the cubed bread on a baking sheet and dry out in a 300˚F (150˚C) oven for 15-20 minutes.
  • Sprinkle 1 cup (100 G) of shredded cheese over the bread, then evenly spread the sausage mixture on top. Pour the egg mixture over the sausage mixture. Cover the baking dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 375˚F (190˚C).
  • In a liquid measuring cup or small bowl, combine the chicken stock and heavy cream.
  • Pour over the chilled bake. Sprinkle the remaining cup of cheese and remaining bell pepper over the top.
  • Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes, then uncover and bake for another 15-20 minutes, until the custard is set and the cheese is golden brown. Remove from oven and let cool for 15 minutes.
  • Garnish with the dark green scallions, then slice and serve.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 496 calories, Carbohydrate 39 grams, Fat 28 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 22 grams, Sugar 7 grams

SAUSAGE BREAKFAST BURRITOS



Sausage Breakfast Burritos image

Breakfast routine in a rut? Shake things up with these speedy, savory wraps. -Brenda Spann, Granger, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound bulk pork sausage
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 green pepper, chopped
1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
1 tablespoon butter
6 large eggs, beaten
8 flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Salsa, optional

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, brown sausage. Drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings. Saute the onion, green pepper and mushrooms in drippings until tender., In another skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add eggs; cook and stir until set., Divide sausage mixture among tortillas; top with eggs and cheese. Fold bottom of tortilla over filling and roll up. Serve with salsa if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 429 calories, Fat 25g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 188mg cholesterol, Sodium 778mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

Tips for Making the Best Breakfast Sausage:

  • Choose the right type of sausage: Decide whether you want a mild, spicy, or sweet breakfast sausage. Different types of meat (pork, beef, turkey) can also impact the flavor.
  • Use fresh ingredients: Always opt for fresh herbs, spices, and vegetables to ensure the best flavor and quality.
  • Season generously: Breakfast sausage benefits from a generous amount of seasoning. Don't be afraid to add herbs, spices, and salt to taste.
  • Mix the sausage thoroughly: To ensure even distribution of flavors and seasonings, mix the sausage thoroughly before forming it into patties or links.
  • Cook the sausage properly: Depending on the recipe, you can cook breakfast sausage in a skillet, on a griddle, or in the oven. Make sure to cook it to the proper internal temperature to ensure food safety.

Conclusion:

Breakfast sausage is a versatile and delicious ingredient that can be enjoyed in various ways. Whether you prefer mild, spicy, or sweet sausage, there's a recipe out there to suit your taste. With the right combination of ingredients and cooking methods, you can create a flavorful and satisfying breakfast sausage that will become a family favorite. Experiment with different recipes and discover new ways to enjoy this classic breakfast dish.

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