Homemade Breakfast Sausage Recipe
Homemade Breakfast Sausage is far better than store-bought, and it's a cinch to make. You only need a few basic pantry staples for this Homemade Breakfast Sausage Recipe, and it's freezer-friendly, makes a big batch, and you know the quality of ingredients you're getting!
Servings 14 -16 patties
Ingredients
- 2 lbs. lean ground chicken turkey, or pork (we mostly use chicken)
- 2 tbsp. chopped fresh sage leaves
- 2 tbsp. chopped fresh thyme remove pods and leaves from stem first, discard stems, then chop the remaining pods and leaves
- 2 tbsp. fennel seed
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. pepper
- 1/4 c. maple syrup
- 2 tbsp. butter or olive oil divided
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine meat, sage, thyme, fennel seed, salt, pepper, and maple syrup.
- Stir until blended.
- Shape into 3-inch patties, about 1/2-inch thick.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 1 tbsp. butter.
- Add patties to the pan, cook for about 3 minutes on each side, or until crispy and brown, and repeat with remaining patties.
- Serve hot with breakfast!