Best 11 Homemade Breakfast Sausage Recipes

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Waking up to the savory aroma of homemade breakfast sausage sizzling on the skillet is a culinary experience that is both satisfying and comforting. Whether you prefer links or patties, creating your own homemade breakfast sausage allows you to control the ingredients, ensuring the perfect blend of spices and flavors to suit your taste buds. With a little planning and effort, you can craft a delightful breakfast sausage that rivals, or even surpasses, store-bought varieties. This article will guide you through the process of making your own homemade breakfast sausage, providing tips on selecting the right meat, choosing the ideal combination of seasonings, and achieving the perfect texture and flavor.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

HOMEMADE BREAKFAST SAUSAGE PATTIES



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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.

HOMEMADE BREAKFAST SAUSAGE



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Provided by Kardea Brown

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 10 to 12 patties

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 pounds ground pork
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
2 teaspoons rubbed sage
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Pinch crushed red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Serving suggestion: eggs or pancakes

Steps:

  • Place the pork in a large bowl and add the brown sugar, sage, salt, garlic powder, smoked paprika, black pepper and red pepper flakes. Mix well using your hands. Form patties from heaping 1/4 cups of the mixture, about 1/3-inch thick.
  • Melt the butter in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the sausage patties in two batches until the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F, about 5 minutes per side. Serve warm with eggs or pancakes. (See Cook's Note.)

HOMEMADE OVEN-BAKED BREAKFAST SAUSAGE



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Simple homemade breakfast sausage that is baked instead of fried for a healthier option. Bonus is no grease splatter and cleanup is minimal.

Provided by Soup Loving Nicole

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork     Ground Pork Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 9

aluminum foil
1 pound ground pork
1 teaspoon rubbed sage
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground paprika
½ teaspoon ground marjoram
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon dried thyme leaves

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  • Combine ground pork, sage, salt, paprika, marjoram, pepper, onion powder, and thyme in a bowl; mix until evenly combined. Form mixture into 10 small patties and place on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Flip and cook until internal temperature is at least 160 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 10 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 94.7 calories, Carbohydrate 0.4 g, Cholesterol 29.4 mg, Fat 6.5 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 8.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 255.6 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

HOMEMADE GRILLED BREAKFAST SAUSAGE PATTIES



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I looked and looked at the grocery store for a breakfast sausage that did not include sugar. It was a long and fruitless search, so I decided to make it myself. After a couple of tries, yielding rather bland tasting sausage, I realized that commercial sausage sits with its seasonings and preservatives, and possibly, flavor enhancers, in the grocer's refrigerator case for a long time. When you make this sausage, please don't skip the resting time in the refrigerator, because this allows the seasonings to bloom.

Provided by Bibi

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork     Ground Pork Recipes

Time 8h20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon rubbed sage
1 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
1 teaspoon dried parsley
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste
½ teaspoon fennel seeds
½ teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon ground coriander
¼ teaspoon dried thyme
1 pound ground pork
1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Stir sage, salt, parsley, red pepper, fennel, black pepper, smoked paprika, coriander, and thyme together in a small bowl.
  • Place ground pork in a bowl, add seasoning mix, and mix well using your hands until all ingredients are evenly distributed. Form into a roll about 2 inches in diameter and 6 inches long. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 8 hours, or up to 24 hours.
  • Clean and preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Slice seasoned pork into twelve 1/2-inch thick patties.
  • Place patties onto the hot grate. Close lid and allow to cook for 1 1/2 minutes. Rotate each patty 90 degrees and continue grilling for 1 1/2 minutes at a time, until juices run clear, 6 minutes total. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 269.3 calories, Carbohydrate 1.2 g, Cholesterol 73.6 mg, Fat 19.9 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 20.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, Sodium 58.4 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

HOMEMADE BREAKFAST SAUSAGE



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This homemade breakfast sausage is so simple you'll never pick up frozen patties at the store again. Besides being economical, this sausage recipe is delicious! The "pinch" of heat is just right and the fennel seeds finish off the perfect flavor. We did test this with pork, but chicken or turkey would be great too if you want to...

Provided by Karen Crossland

Categories     Meat Breakfast

Time 1h55m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 1/2 tsp poultry seasoning
2 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 1/2 Tbsp brown sugar, light or dark
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
2 tsp garlic powder
3 tsp onion powder
1 Tbsp fennel seed, crushed (only use this if you want Italian sausage)
2 lb ground pork (can also use chicken, turkey or beef)

Steps:

  • 1. In a small, bowl, combine poultry seasoning, salt, ground black pepper, brown sugar, crushed red pepper, garlic and onion powders and fennel seed, if you are using it to make this Italian sausage. Mix well.
  • 2. Place the pork in a large bowl and add the mixed spices to it.
  • 3. Mix well with your hands and form into patties. Place into refrigerator for at least 1 1/2 hours so the flavors can "marry" or "meld."
  • 4. 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 (70 degrees C).

HOMEMADE BREAKFAST SAUSAGE



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You may use beef or pork or a combination of both. You may use splenda instead of brown sugar or maple syrup. You will have to use a little more splenda.If you have fresh herbs the flavor is more intense.This is a make ahead recipe and freeze if desired. I used to make this with ground vension and ground pork. The kids loved it.

Provided by Montana Heart Song

Categories     Breakfast

Time 25m

Yield 2 patties per person, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 lbs ground beef (or 1 lb beef and 1 lb pork) or 2 lbs ground pork (or 1 lb beef and 1 lb pork)
3 tablespoons cilantro leaves
2 1/2 teaspoons salt or 2 1/2 teaspoons salt substitute
1/2 teaspoon ground oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground sage
1/2 teaspoon black pepper, if desired
1/4 cup warm water
1 teaspoon brown sugar or 1 teaspoon Splenda sugar substitute
1 teaspoon maple syrup (optional)

Steps:

  • In large bowl, mix ground meat and spices and herbs.
  • In warm water, add brown sugar or splenda and maple syrup if desired. Stir.
  • Add to ground meat mixture and mix well.
  • Form patties.
  • Fry in heavy skillet on medium heat. Brown on both sides.
  • Pack each pattie between waxed paper if you freeze. Then reheat in pan or microwave.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 246.9, Fat 17, SaturatedFat 6.7, Cholesterol 77.1, Sodium 802.2, Carbohydrate 0.8, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.6, Protein 21.1

HOMEMADE BREAKFAST SAUSAGE



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You can tweak with the spices according to your personal tastes, I like mine with a good sage taste.After its all mixed you can fry a tiny patty about a Tabls. and taste it and maybe you want to add more of something, just make it your own!

Provided by RECIPE ADDICT

Categories     Breakfast

Time 25m

Yield 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb ground pork
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons sage
1 3/4 teaspoons thyme leaves
3/4 teaspoon savory
1 teaspoon fennel
1/4 teaspoon dried mustard
1/8 teaspoon clove
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/8 teaspoon cayenne

Steps:

  • Put all the spices in a small bowl and mix them up with your fingers.
  • Work it into the pork after sprinkling it all over the meat. Try not to mash it around too much, otherwise the sausage will be too tight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 403.6, Fat 32.3, SaturatedFat 12, Cholesterol 109, Sodium 860.9, Carbohydrate 1.1, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 0.1, Protein 25.8

HOMEMADE TURKEY BREAKFAST SAUSAGE



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Homemade turkey sausage flavored with sage, marjoram, and a bit of red pepper with no preservatives. Freeze individually to store and cook throughout the week.

Provided by cathy35

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Turkey     Ground Turkey Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 teaspoons dried sage
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
¼ teaspoon dried marjoram
2 pounds ground turkey

Steps:

  • Mix sage, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and marjoram together in a small bowl. Place turkey in a large bowl and mix the spice mixture into the turkey using your hands; form into patties.
  • Cook patties in a large skillet over medium-high heat until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 5 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 134.9 calories, Carbohydrate 0.3 g, Cholesterol 67 mg, Fat 6.9 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 516.5 mg

HOMEMADE BEEF BREAKFAST SAUSAGE PATTIES



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A delicious alternative to pork sausage.

Provided by papadooka

Categories     Breakfast and Brunch     Meat and Seafood     Beef

Time P1DT15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 teaspoons dried sage
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon dried marjoram
⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 pounds ground beef (75% to 80% lean)

Steps:

  • Stir the brown sugar, sage, salt, basil, black pepper, onion powder, marjoram, and red pepper flakes together in a small bowl. Place the ground beef in a large bowl; mix the spice blend into the ground beef with your hands until evenly integrated. Refrigerate for 24 hours to let the flavors blend.
  • Divide the ground beef mixture into 8 patties.
  • Place a large skillet over medium heat; cook the patties in the skillet until firm, hot, and cooked in the center, 5 to 7 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214.8 calories, Carbohydrate 2.4 g, Cholesterol 71 mg, Fat 13.7 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 19.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 647.6 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

HOMEMADE PALEO-STYLE BREAKFAST SAUSAGE



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Paleo style! Feel free to use whichever type of ground meat you prefer. Use ground pork, chicken, or turkey.

Provided by sammyc14

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound ground pork
1 teaspoon kosher salt
¾ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh sage leaves
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme
¼ teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Mix together ground pork, kosher salt, black pepper, sage, thyme, rosemary, nutmeg, cayenne pepper, and red pepper flakes in a bowl. Knead with hands until thoroughly incorporated. Form into 8 patties.
  • Place patties into a skillet over medium heat; cook until browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Flip patties and continue to cook until fully cooked through, 5 to 8 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 118 calories, Carbohydrate 0.3 g, Cholesterol 36.8 mg, Fat 8.2 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 10.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 268.7 mg

HOMEMADE BREAKFAST SAUSAGE



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When it come to sausage there is absolutely nothing is better than fresh homemade!! I especially love this recipe because you know exactly what's in it! We asked our butcher to ground up some boston butts for us and we added the spice. That's another plus, you control the salt, the sugar, the spices and the heat. You are not...

Provided by Diane Atherton

Categories     Meat Breakfast

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 Tbsp rubbed sage
2 tsp salt (increase salt if you like it saltier or reduce salt if you are watching your salt intake)
1 tsp ground black pepper
1/4 tsp dried marjoram
1/2 Tbsp brown sugar (add an add'l 1/2 tablespoon for sweeter)
1/8 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (add additional for hotter sausage)
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper (eliminate if for a milder sausage)
1 pinch cloves, ground
3 Tbsp pork broth (water will work)
2 lb ground pork (i used ground boston butt)

Steps:

  • 1. Combine spices in a small bowl; add pork broth or water and mix well; set aside.
  • 2. Place ground pork in another bowl and make somewhat of a bowl sharp with the pork. Drizzle spices over pork, mix with hands until well combine.
  • 3. Form into ball, cover with plastic and refrigerate for 12 to 18 hours to allow the spices to meld into to pork. NOTE: there was very little shrinkage when frying.
  • 4. Form sausage patties and fry up for breakfast, or place on a cookie sheet, place in freezer and freeze. Once frozen place patties in ziploc freezer bags or vacuum pack if you have that option.

Tips:

  • Choose the right sausage casing: You can use natural casings, collagen casings, or cellulose casings. Natural casings are made from the intestines of animals and are the most traditional type of casing. Collagen casings are made from the collagen protein found in animal skins and tendons and are a popular choice for homemade sausage because they are easy to use and produce a firm sausage. Cellulose casings are made from plant cellulose and are a good option for those who want a vegan or vegetarian sausage.
  • Grind the meat and fat properly: The size of the grind will depend on the type of sausage you are making. For breakfast sausage, a medium grind is a good option. If you are making a sausage that will be cooked in a casing, you will need to grind the meat and fat more finely.
  • Season the sausage well: Breakfast sausage is typically seasoned with salt, pepper, sage, and other herbs and spices. You can adjust the seasonings to your own taste.
  • Mix the sausage thoroughly: Once you have added all of the ingredients, mix the sausage thoroughly so that the seasonings are evenly distributed.
  • Stuff the sausage casings: If you are using casings, you will need to stuff the sausage meat into the casings. You can use a sausage stuffer or a kitchen syringe to do this.
  • Cook the sausage: Breakfast sausage can be cooked in a variety of ways. You can fry it, grill it, or bake it. The cooking time will depend on the type of sausage and the cooking method.

Conclusion:

Making homemade breakfast sausage is a great way to enjoy a delicious and satisfying meal. With a little bit of planning and effort, you can create a sausage that is perfect for your taste. So next time you are looking for a new breakfast option, give homemade breakfast sausage a try.

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