Description
Homemade Breakfast Sausage Patties are a hearty and flavorful way to kickstart your day. Crafted from scratch, these savory delights allow you to customize ingredients to suit your taste. The combination of fresh herbs and spices creates a mouthwatering experience, making them ideal for breakfast, brunch, or even as a delicious addition to sandwiches.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound beef shoulder or pre-ground beef
- 1 tablespoon fresh sage, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, minced
- 3 garlic cloves, finely grated
- 1½ teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
- 1½ teaspoons ground paprika
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1½ teaspoons light brown sugar
- 1½ teaspoons coarse salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil
Instructions
- If using beef shoulder, cut it into 1-inch chunks and chill for 15-20 minutes.
- Grind the chilled beef using a medium grind setting (skip if using pre-ground beef).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef with all herbs, spices, and seasonings; mix until fully combined.
- Fry a small piece of the mixture in a skillet to taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Shape the mixture into patties about 2½ to 3 inches in diameter.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook each patty for 3–4 minutes on each side until browned and cooked through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty (45g)
- Calories: 199
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Experiment with different meats like pork or turkey for unique flavors. Add extra spices such as cumin or coriander for additional depth. Always chill your ingredients before grinding to maintain texture.