Easy Breakfast Sausage Patties

I make breakfast sausage patties like I make most life decisions: mildly optimistic, slightly reckless, and with the full knowledge I’ll probably need to reorder takeout later. These are easy breakfast sausage patties — juicy, a little salty, slightly sweet if you like, and built to survive sticky kids, impatient spouses, and the occasional kitchen meltdown. They crisp on the outside, stay tender inside, and are perfect for stuffing into biscuits, crushing on a breakfast sandwich, or pretending you didn’t eat three in a row.

Once my husband decided to “help” by flipping patties with a pancake spatula. He heroically launched one into the air like a meaty frisbee; it landed on the floor, then somehow made it back onto the plate after a strategic rinse and a bold lie (“It’s fine, it’s farm-to-floor”). The kids applauded. I did not. We all ate it anyway because parenting is a series of compromises and the smoke alarm had already gone off twice that week. Yes, this pan is too small. No, I won’t wash fewer dishes. Also, he’s banned from aerial maneuvers.

Time-Saving Hacks

– Freeze a big flat disk of seasoned pork and slice patties with a warm knife when you need them — cheating? Maybe. Effective? Absolutely.
– Cook a double batch and stash extras in the fridge or freezer so future-you looks like a culinary wizard.
– Use a large baking sheet to bake patties in the oven if your skillet is auditioning for a cramped-nightclub role. Less babysitting = less stress.
– Pro tip: Line the pan with foil for easier cleanup. I said I wouldn’t wash fewer dishes, but I also didn’t say I’d pass up cheating.
– If you’re in a rush, form patties with damp hands and skip chilling. They’ll be a little floppier, but who’s judging at 7:12 a.m.?

Serving Ideas

– Serve on an English muffin with a fried egg and cheese. Pretend you meant to be this fancy.
– Make a breakfast platter: sausage patties, hash browns, and fruit. Add smugness for effort.
– Slide them into a biscuit with maple syrup if you like savory-sweet chaos. Yes, it’s a thing.
– Serve with coffee. Serve with wine if the kids drove you nuts. No one will judge.
– Keep it simple: sausage + plate = happiness. Sometimes less is a victory.

What to Serve It With

– Eggs any style, toasted sourdough, roasted potatoes, or a sad bag of spinach you’re pretending to eat.
– Hot sauce for the brave. Ketchup for the nostalgic. Syrup for the reckless.

✔Tips & Mistakes

– Don’t overwork the meat. Pressing too much makes dense patties, and nobody wants shoe-meat.
– Salt carefully. Sausages need seasoning but don’t go full ocean. Taste, adjust, then taste again like a responsible adult.
– If patties are sticking, your pan is too cold. If they shrink into hockey pucks, it was too hot. Medium heat is your friend.
– Use a thermometer if you’re nervous: 160°F (71°C) for pork. Or close your eyes and hope for the best. I won’t tell.

✔Storage Tips

Store it in the fridge… if there’s any left. Cold midnight leftovers? Sometimes better than fresh.

✔Variations and Substitutions

Swap whatever you want—sugar ↔ honey, soy sauce ↔ tamari, or skip steps and call it “deconstructed.” It still counts.

Easy Breakfast Sausage Patties

A quick and easy recipe for homemade breakfast sausage patties that are juicy and flavorful.

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Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes minutes

Servings: 4

Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients

 

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Main Ingredients

• ▢ 1 pound ground pork Use high-quality meat for better flavor.
• ▢ 0.5 teaspoon salt
• ▢ 1 teaspoon black pepper
• ▢ 0.5 teaspoon sage
• ▢ 0.5 teaspoon thyme
• ▢ 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes Adjust according to spice preference.

Instructions

Preparation Steps

• In a large bowl, combine ground pork, salt, black pepper, sage, thyme, and red pepper flakes.
• Mix the ingredients until well combined and form into patties.
• In a skillet, cook the patties over medium heat for about 4-5 minutes on each side until browned and cooked through.

Notes

These patties can be frozen and reheated for a quick breakfast.