Quick & Easy Homemade Breakfast Sausage Recipe: Better Than Store-Bought
on Jan 31, 2025
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Looking for a quick and easy homemade breakfast sausage recipe?Making our own breakfast sausage changed my weekend breakfast game completely! After years of buying Jimmy Dean from the grocery store, I discovered that homemade breakfast sausage recipes are not only easy but give complete control over the ingredients and flavor.
Let me show you how to make delicious breakfast sausage patties or crumbles that will elevate your morning routine.
Why Make Your Own Breakfast Sausage?
Full Control Over Ingredients vs Store-Bought Breakfast Sausage
When you make your own homemade breakfast sausage, you skip all the preservatives and fillers found in store-bought versions. The best part is that you can adjust the seasonings to your taste, making it as mild or spicy as you like.
Simple Spice Blend for Great Flavors
My spice blend combines traditional breakfast sausage seasonings with a secret ingredient – a touch of brown sugar that perfectly balances the heat from the red pepper flakes. This right combination of spices creates great flavors that make this recipe a family favorite.
Ground Turkey vs Fresh Ground Pork – Best Choice for Your Needs
While traditional sausage uses fresh ground pork, you can easily substitute a pound of ground turkey for a leaner option. Both choices work beautifully with this spice mixture.
I know a lot of people like sausage patties, though, so I’m giving instructions for how to make them too. Maybe you aren’t as lazy of a cook as I am! Whichever you prefer, here’s how to make a delicious from-scratch breakfast sausage. By the way, this sausage is also delicious in my Thanksgiving Sourdough Stuffing recipe!
Homemade Breakfast Sausage Recipe Ingredients
- 1 pound ground pork, seasoned with:
- 1/2 teaspoon Redmonds REAL salt
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- teaspoon basil
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 3/4 teaspoon ground pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon red paper flakes
- pinch of brown sugar
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For the best results, choose meat with about 20% pork fat content. If using ground turkey, you might want to add a little bit of olive oil to maintain moisture.
How to Make Homemade Breakfast Sausage Patties
Mixing Bowl Methods – Getting the Perfect Consistency
- In a large bowl, combine your chosen ground meat with all spices
- Use clean hands to mix until the sausage mixture is well combined
- Don’t overmix, as this can make the patties tough
Forming Perfect Breakfast Patties
- Divide mixture into 12 portions on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper
- Arrange in a single layer
- For best results, use a cookie scoop for uniform size
Cooking on Medium Heat – Best Results Every Time
- Heat a frying pan over medium heat
- Cook patties for 5 minutes per side
- Check internal temperature reaches 160ยฐF
To make easy sausage crumbles
To make crumbles, simply cook pork in a medium skillet until it reaches 160 degrees and there is no pink left.
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Savory Homemade Breakfast Sausage Patties
Ingredients
- 1/2 tsp Redmonds REAL salt
- 1 tsp Dried parsley
- 1 tsp Dried basil
- 1 tsp Dried oregano
- 1 tsp Onion powder
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 tap Paprika
- 3/4 tsp Ground pepper
- 1/2 tsp Dried red pepper flakes, can omit
- 1 pound Ground pork
Instructions
- Heat a cast iron skillet to medium. Spray lightly with cooking spray, or use a small dab of bacon grease.
- In a large bowl, combine pork and all spices. Mix well.1/2 tsp Redmonds REAL salt, 1 tsp Dried parsley, 1 tsp Dried basil, 1 tsp Dried oregano, 1 tsp Onion powder, 1 tsp Garlic powder, 1 tap Paprika, 3/4 tsp Ground pepper, 1/2 tsp Dried red pepper flakes, 1 pound Ground pork
- To make patties, form pork mix into 12 balls. Use a medium sized cookie baller if you'd like them to be a consistent size.
- Cook on medium for five minutes, then flip to the other side and cook until pork reaches 160 degrees and there is no pink left.
- Place on paper towels to remove excess grease and serve as desired.
- If you'd prefer to make crumbles, simply cook pork in a medium skillet until it reaches 160 degrees and there is no pink left.
Nutrition
Recipe Variations and Tips
Spicy Sausage Variations
Add extra cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes for spicy sausage that packs more heat.
Next Time Try These Flavor Combinations
- Add fresh thyme and sage for an italian sausage flavor
- Mix in fresh garlic instead of powder for stronger flavor
- Try a maple version with extra brown sugar and pure maple syrup
This recipe has become one of my favorite recipes in my recipe box, consistently earning a 5-star rating. The only difference you’ll notice between this and store-bought is how much better it tastes! Next time you’re craving breakfast sausage, give this great recipe a try.
