Homemade Breakfast Sausage Patties

5 from 46 votes

Homemade Breakfast Sausage Patties

If you love breakfast, my homemade breakfast sausage patties is a recipe you’re going to love. Being able to control the ingredients makes all the difference in the world, and my homemade sausage patties will take breakfast food to another level of deliciousness.

Prep Time15

Cook Time10

Total Time25

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 165kcal

Ingredients

2 teaspoon fresh sage leaves finely chopped - may substitute 1 teaspoon dried sage
2 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves finely chopped - may substitute 1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 ½ teaspoon fennel seeds crushed
½ teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional - more or less depending upon your heat comfort level
2 pounds ground pork
2 tablespoon maple syrup
1 tablespoon vegetable oil more if needed to cook sausage

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Instructions

Add the sage, thyme, fennel seeds, red pepper flakes, onion powder, salt, and black pepper to a small bowl. Mix until well blended.
Add the ground pork, maple syrup, and seasonings to a large bowl. Mix until blended, but be careful not to overmix.
Using a cookie scoop or your hand to make 2-ounce portions of the sausage mixture. Flatten each portion to make 2 - 2½ inch patties. You should be able to get 16 portions from this recipe.
*If you want to make sausage patties for breakfast sandwiches, make 10 patties instead of 16. This will make 3½ inch patties that will fit nicely on a biscuit, muffin, bun, or croissant.
Add the vegetable oil to a large skillet and place over medium heat. When the pan is hot, add sausage patties and cook until browned, 3-4 minutes per side or until an internal temperature of 165 degrees F is reached.
I would do this in two batches, so you don't overcrowd the pan. If you have a cast iron skillet that will add more color to the appearance of the sausage patties.

Notes

What gives breakfast sausage its flavor?

Breakfast sausage traditionally gets its flavor from sage, thyme, and fennel. You can also add red pepper flakes for heat and maple syrup for sweetness. Other spices like garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt will add to the flavor profile.

Can I cook breakfast sausage in the oven?

You can definitely cook breakfast sausage in the oven. The only difference will be in the color of the outside of the sausage patties. Oven-baked sausage will have a more even color without the crisp burnt edges pan-fried sausage gets. Either way, you cook them, make sure the sausage reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.

How do I reheat cooked frozen sausage patties?

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Place the frozen cooked sausage patties on a baking sheet and place them on the center rack of the preheated oven and cook for 15-20 minutes until an internal temperature of 165 degrees F has been reached

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