Classic Breakfast Sausage
Savory and juicy, this homemade breakfast sausage adds a flavorful protein boost to your morning—and they're way better than store-bought! Watch the video below to see how I make them in my kitchen.
Servings: 6 servings
Equipment
- Zwilling Non-Stick Pan My go-to set of non-stick pans!
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground pork
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon dried sage
- ½ teaspoon dried marjoram
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Mix together. In a large bowl, use your hands to mix together the ground pork, maple syrup, salt, dried sage, dried marjoram, black pepper, nutmeg, and red pepper flakes, until well combined.
- Form balls. Use a cookie scoop or your hands to form 12 balls.
- Cook. Heat the oil in a large non-stick pan over medium heat. Add six balls to the pan and use your fingers to press them flat (wet your fingers to prevent them from sticking). Cook the patties for 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Repeat with a second batch, and add a splash more oil if needed.
- Serve. Transfer the breakfast sausages to a serving plate and enjoy!
Video
Notes
- Store for the week: They will last for 4 to 5 days in the fridge. Just store them in an airtight container.
- Freeze for later: I almost always make a second batch to keep stored in my freezer. Store them in freezer-safe containers (with parchment paper in between the layers) and freeze for up to 3 months. When ready to enjoy, let them thaw in the fridge overnight to make the reheating process easier. But you could also reheat straight from the freezer—they'll just take a bit longer.
- You could use oregano instead of marjoram, but marjoram is a bit milder and sweeter.
Nutrition
Calories: 149kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.05g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 434mg | Potassium: 418mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 5IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg