As they say, nobody wants to see how sausage is made…unless we’re talking Simple Homemade Breakfast Sausage, of course! Get your frying pans ready my friend, this breakfast-ready recipe is a cinch to whip up!
I will admit to keeping a massive, Costco-sized bag of Jones Dairy Farm frozen sausage links in my freezer. That said, we eat enough of them that I figured I should try making breakfast sausage from scratch, and I’m glad I did because it’s seriously simple to do.
Ground pork is mixed with savory seasonings like dried sage and marjoram leaf, salt, and pepper, plus a drizzle of maple syrup (though this sausage is not sweet-tasting,) then shaped into patties and either baked or pan-fried. Freeze the leftover patties then pop them onto a plate in the morning and microwave to reheat while scrambling a couple of eggs. Honestly, it’s faster than making a smoothie!
This 6 ingredient recipe (and that’s including salt and pepper!) will make you feel great about nourishing your body with a wholesome, filling breakfast that won’t leave you casually strolling past the snack machine at 10am. Make a batch of Simple Homemade Breakfast Sausage this weekend to keep at the ready in the fridge or freezer, and get every day started in a healthy way!
How to Make this Recipe:
In a small bowl stir together pure maple syrup (not pancake syrup,) salt, dried sage, pepper, and dried marjoram leaf to create a slurry then pour it over ground pork and mix with your hands until everything is just combined. Resist the urge to over-mix lest your sausage patties turn out tough and rubbery.
Shape the mixture into 12 patties then place on a plastic wrap covered baking sheet, cover, and then refrigerate overnight to give the flavors a chance to meld. You absolutely CAN cook the sausage patties right away, but they’ll taste best after the flavors have had a chance to meld.
How to Cook Homemade Breakfast Sausage:
When it’s time to eat, you’ve got 2 cooking options:
- Pan-Fry: saute the patties in a large skillet over medium heat for 4-5 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
- Bake: bake the patties on a foil-lined baking sheet for 17-20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
Can I freeze Homemade Breakfast Sausage?
Yes, you can absolutely freeze the homemade sausage patties after cooking. Let the patties cool completely after pan-frying or baking, then place in a Ziplock freezer bag and freeze flat. To reheat, place patties on a microwave-safe plate then cover with a paper towel. Microwave at 50% power for 2-4 minutes, or until heated through. Easy as that!
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Simple Homemade Breakfast Sausage
Description
Simple Homemade Breakfast Sausage is made with fridge and pantry staples, and is preservative and gluten free!
Ingredients
- 2lbs ground pork
- 3 Tablespoons real maple syrup (not pancake syrup)
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried sage
- 3/4 teaspoon dried marjoram leaf
Directions
- Combine maple syrup, salt, pepper, dried sage, and marjoram leaf together in a small bowl then stir to create a slurry. Pour over pork in a large bowl then mix with hands until just combined - DO NOT OVERMIX or sausage will end up tough. Shape into 12 patties then place onto a plastic wrap covered baking sheet, and cover with more plastic wrap. Refrigerate overnight to let the flavors meld.
- To saute: Let patties sit at room temperature for 10 minutes to take the chill off then saute in a large skillet sprayed with nonstick spray over medium heat (no higher,) for 4-5 minutes a side, or until cooked through.
- To bake: Preheat oven to 400 degrees then line two baking sheets with foil and spray with nonstick spray. Transfer patties to prepared baking sheets then bake for 10 minutes, flip patties, and then bake for 7-10 more minutes or until cooked through.
- To freeze: Refrigerate patties until completely cool then transfer to a Ziplock freezer bag and freeze. To reheat, place patties on a plate then cover with a paper towel. Microwave at 50% power for 2-4 minutes, or until heated through.
This recipe is courtesy of Iowa Girl Eats, http://iowagirleats.com.
Awesome! I used to make similar sausage a few years back but somehow I misplaced the recipe. So glad to see you post this :)
Loving this! I’ve really gotten into making meatballs ahead of time, cooked through so all I have to do is warm them while the pasta boils. This will be another freezer staple I think, for quick breakfasts and dinners! Yumm! Thanks for sharing!! – Erin
Can I freeze the patties raw and cook them “fresh”?
Hey Sabine! I didn’t test that but I think it could work! I’d just thaw overnight in the fridge before cooking.
I am definitely going to make these this week! Thanks so much for the recipe :)
– Becca
Mmm sausage! Yum! I believe that method of egg cooking has also been made famous by Gordon Ramsey. I’m with you, too much work for too little payout!
Oh my goodness! What a simple recipe! My fella loves sausage so I can’t wait to try this! Thank you :)
Ha. My immediate thoughts were, “she must be talking about Chrissy Teigen”. It’s not possible to dislike her. They are THE most beautiful couple. And once, back when I actually used to blog, I even blogged about how much I’d love to double date with those two. Except I know I would just feel SO short and ugly the whole time.
Also, I love sausage and now I want BFD.
Yes! Such a great idea! I absolutely need a good hearty breakfast each morning, these sausage patties would be a great addition to my eggs. I can’t wait to make this recipe!
I knew exactly who you were talking about in the first sentence! I’ve loved me some Chrissy Teigen humor and Instagram posts for soooo long. I’ve always loved her blog, too! She’s a riot. I’ve been dying to try those scalloped potatoes her mom makes that she always references but I’m glad to know about the eggs! I like them the way I make them anyway. Can’t wait to add some of these nummy spices to homemade breakfast sausage patties, too!
I *think* she took them down so she could put them in her upcoming cookbook (they are that good.) We were so mad we didn’t print the recipe out when we had the chance!
How do you think this would turn out with something other than pork? Say turkey or venison? Too lean?
I’ve never cooked with venison, but if you were to use ground turkey I’d grate either apple or onion into the mix (or even both) to give it some moisture!
I have always wanted to try making breakfast sausage, and this recipe sounds delicious. Thanks for the information. FYI: Your model’s scrambled egg recipe sounds like it’s based on one by M.F.K Fisher in her book, The Art of Eating. I blogged about it in 2012, and it made the absolute best scrambled eggs I’ve ever had. Of course, she had cream in her recipe, and it did take forever to make. But if you have the time, the result is so worth it!
You can MAKE sausage?? Like it doesn’t have to come from the freezer section? Just…kidding…*blush*
Looks delish! :)
I LOVE this recipe! I love using crumbled sausage in soups and for breakfast, but I hate the ingredient list and the high sodium. I might try making this, but in a crumbled variety instead. I’ve never bought ground pork before, but this is genius. Thanks so much!
I LOVE this idea. It sounds so fresh and delicious. Thank you for posting this on Jebbica’s World Link Party today.
Thanks Kristin! I love breakfast sausage and now I have a use for my very large sage plant.
I’ve been addicted to frozen breakfast sausage over the past year and have often thought about giving it a go on my own, but have never actually committed to it. This recipe looks too simple to pass up! I think I’ve found something to add to my Sunday evening weekly meal prep line-up!
I’ve been using the precooked Johnsonville that you just put in the microwave. Might have to give this a try! Have you tried scrambled eggs in a mug in the microwave?? Works pretty well and takes like 2 minutes.
I used to make those for Lincoln a lot when he was younger! Now he won’t touch eggs…sigh. ;)
Eggs in a mug were staple for me on maternity leave. :)
I loveeee sausage, especially with a maple flavor! I cannot wait to try this recipe soon!
Hmmmm, never trust a skinny chef. There might be something in that. But making sausage? Huh. The lightbulb just went on in my brain and it’s early here. Now I’m asking my mom to make this because wife is annoyed at me at the moment.
Do you deliver? That meal looks so unbelievable! My stomach is growling so loud that I may have woken the baby up.