Skillet Breakfast Sausage Recipe
Wake up happy with this easy skillet breakfast sausage recipe — juicy, maple-kissed patties cooked in cast iron are perfect for camping mornings and make-ahead meals.
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 145 F minimum.
- Repeat with all patties, adding extra olive oil as needed.
Notes
- Cook up a huge batch of sausage patties to freeze for a quick breakfast anytime. Store them in an airtight container or resealable plastic bag. They will keep for up to a week.
- Try substituting a pound of ground turkey in your sausage mixture. You could also use ground beef.
- If you’re cooking this recipe at home, why not use an air fryer? You can bake them in the oven too. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
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