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Skillet Breakfast Sausage Recipe

Skillet Breakfast Sausage Recipe

Author: Heather Painchaud
This skillet breakfast sausage recipe is perfect for lazy mornings while camping or make ahead meals in the great outdoors!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Course Skillet
Servings 12 patties

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 lbs ground pork
  • 1 teaspoon sage
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 2 Tablespoons maple syrup
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil as needed

Instructions
 

  • In a medium-sized bowl, use your hands to combine the ground pork and seasoning.
  • Season with sage, thyme, garlic powder, salt, pepper and nutmeg and combine well.
  • Sweeten with maple syrup, as desired.
  • Place 1 Tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  • As the oil heats, portion out the sausage mixture in 1/4 cup portions and form into flat 1/2" thick patties.
  • Cook the sausage patties, 4 at a time, in the hot oil for 3-4 minutes per side, until well browned and an inserted thermometer reaches 145F minimum.
  • Repeat with all patties, adding extra olive oil as needed.