Homemade Breakfast Sausage Recipe
Easy homemade breakfast sausage made with pork, apple, and maple sugar. Flavorful, freezer-friendly sausages that are perfect for meal prep and busy mornings.
Servings: 9 servings
Calories: 139kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1/2 cup apple finely chopped (about 1/2 cup), optional
- 2 teaspoons maple sugar
- 2-3 teaspoon sausage seasoning optional, but adds a lot of flavor!
- salt & pepper to taste I use about 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Place the ground pork in a large bowl. Add the apple, maple sugar, salt, pepper, and sausage seasoning. Mix until evenly combined.
- Shape into 8-10 patties. You can make them larger or smaller if you prefer, but adjust cooking time if needed.
- Heat a skillet over medium high heat. Cook patties for about 5 minutes per side, until browned and cooked through.
- The internal temperature should reach 160°F for ground pork and 165°F for ground poultry (chicken and turkey).
- Serve warm with your favorite breakfast dishes.
Notes
Nutrition info doesn't include sausage seasoning.
Make ahead Shape patties and refrigerate overnight before cooking
Freezer Freeze raw or cooked patties up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in fridge before cooking or reheating
Swap pork for ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option
USDA recommends cooking ground pork to 160°F for safety
Freezer Freeze raw or cooked patties up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in fridge before cooking or reheating
Swap pork for ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option
USDA recommends cooking ground pork to 160°F for safety
Nutrition
Calories: 139kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 28mg | Potassium: 154mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 7IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 0.5mg