Homemade Breakfast Sausage Patties Recipe

Your mornings just got a little easier and more delicious with these healthy Homemade Breakfast Sausage Patties. They’re make ahead friendly, so breakfast is a snap!

Do you like to make a big breakfast on the weekend? I don’t do it as much as I used to, but I’m still a big breakfast lover.

But, when I do make breakfast, it has to include some kind of breakfast meat. And, while I do love smoky, crispy bacon, I have to say that sausage is actually my favorite.

Up until now, I’ve always just gone to my local grocery store to buy my breakfast sausage. I do often look for sausage that is a little healthier. However, I’m not super crazy about turkey breakfast sausage, and while pork sausage is delicious, it can be a little high in fat.

Then, I discovered how easy it is to make my own homemade sausage patties. I mean, really, really easy.

An Easy Homemade Breakfast Sausage Recipe

Making your own breakfast sausage from scratch is one of those things that sounds complicated but is actually incredibly simple. Ground pork, ground chicken and a handful of spices equals sausage patties that make your entire kitchen smell like a weekend brunch spot. 

The process takes minutes, not hours, and you end up with something that tastes fresher and way more delicious than anything you’d find in a grocery store. Once you make it yourself, you’ll wonder why you ever bought the pre-made stuff. 

The flavor is richer, the texture is better, and you know exactly what’s going into your body. Plus, you can adjust everything to match your taste perfectly.

What Makes This Recipe Great

✅ Utilizes Fresh Ingredients – Using fresh ingredients makes all the difference when it comes to these breakfast sausage patties. Commercial sausages are packed with sodium, preservatives, and fillers that dilute the flavor and add questionable ingredients to your morning meal. This homemade version uses pure ground pork, ground chicken and a blend of spices that you can see, smell, and pronounce.

✅ You Can Adjust to Your Flavor Profile – Complete control over the seasoning means you can adjust this delicious recipe to match your preferences perfectly. Love extra sage? Add more. Want a spicier kick? Increase the cayenne pepper. Prefer a milder version for kids? Dial back the heat. This flexibility is impossible with pre-packaged sausage where the flavor profile is locked in.

✅ Takes Little Time to Prepare – The full recipe comes together in less than 30 minutes, which is faster than most people think. Mixing the spices into the meat is straightforward, and forming patties takes just minutes. The time investment is minimal, but the payoff in taste and quality is enormous.

What to Serve with Homemade Breakfast Sausage Patties

Classic Breakfast Plates
Scrambled eggs and breakfast sausage patties are a traditional pairing, and for good reason. The richness of the eggs complements the savory, slightly spicy sausage. Add this Cheesy Hash Brown Casserole and these Cinnamon Rolls to round out the plate.

Pancakes and Waffles
These sausage patties are a great breakfast side. Pancakes or waffles provide a sweet contrast that many people love. The maple syrup that typically goes on pancakes and waffles also enhances the subtle sweetness in the sausage. Try these Fluffy Sourdough Pancakes or these Puff Pastry Waffles for something new and fun.

Breakfast Sandwich 
Looking for easy breakfasts for the week? Just pop a couple of the sausage patties in the microwave for a minute or two, toast an English muffin, top it with some cheese and you have a delicious, portable meal to take with you. If you have a little more time, cook up an egg or two to go along with it (or to top the sandwich!).

Breakfast Burrito 
Breakfast burritos packed with scrambled eggs, cheese, salsa, and crumbled breakfast sausage patties are filling and portable. The sausage adds protein and fat that keeps you full for hours, while the spices in the sausage blend nicely with Mexican-inspired ingredients like cilantro, avocado, and hot sauce.

Freezing and Storing Leftovers

To Store:
Let the cooked sausage cool completely before storing, then transfer it to an airtight container. Cooling to room temperature first prevents condensation inside the container, which can make the sausage patties soggy and reduce its shelf life. Store in the fridge for 3-4 days.

To Freeze:
Freezing is the best option if you make a large batch or want to preserve the sausage patties for longer than a few days. Cooked sausage patties can be frozen for up to 3 months. Cool them completely (best on a parchment paper lined baking sheet), then store in an airtight container or freezer bag with as much air removed as possible. Just make sure you freeze them in a single layer so you can easily grab however many you need. Cooked sausage patties are convenient for quick meals because it just needs reheating rather than full cooking.

How to Reheat Breakfast Patties

The best way to thaw the frozen sausage patties is in the refrigerator overnight. Plan ahead and move what you need from the freezer to the fridge the night before you want to use it. This slow thaw keeps the meat at a safe temperature and maintains the best texture.

From there you can easily heat in the microwave (1-2 minutes tops) or put in a skillet to reheat. Reheating in a skillet creates a crisper texture to the sausage pattie, if that is something you enjoy. A couple of minutes each side of the patty is perfect for reheating in a skillet.

If you need sausage patties more quickly, you can cook directly from frozen. Using the microwave will take 2-4 minutes. Just keep an eye on it so you don’t overcook which will cause it to have a rubbery texture.

You can also use a skillet on the stove to reheat the patties from frozen. It will take about twice as long as a thawed patty (4-8 minutes). If the inside of the patty isn’t quite warmed through and the outside is getting well done, just turn down the heat on the stove top.

Recommended Equipment

 Tips and Tricks

• I use a combination of ground chicken and pork, as I love the flavor of pork and the addition of chicken keeps the sausage a little leaner. I prefer ground chicken over ground turkey, but if you prefer turkey, by all means, use that instead.
• Cold meat is easier to work with and results in better texture. The fat in the ground pork and chicken starts to smear and break down when it gets too warm, which creates a mushy, dense sausage patty instead of one with a tender, slightly coarse texture.
• Your hands are the best tool for evenly distributing spices throughout the meat (no stand mixer or hand mixer!). A spoon or spatula leaves pockets of under-seasoned and over-seasoned meat, while your fingers can feel clumps and work them out. Wear disposable gloves if you prefer, but use your hands to squeeze and fold the mixture until everything is uniformly combined.
• Mix just until the ingredients are evenly distributed, then stop. Overworking ground meat activates the proteins too much, creating a dense, bouncy texture similar to hot dogs instead of the tender crumble you want in your breakfast patties. Once you no longer see streaks of spice and everything looks uniform, you are done mixing. Total mixing time is likely 2-3 minutes.
• Press a small indentation in the center of each patty before cooking. Sausage patties puff up in the middle as they cook, which can create uneven cooking and a domed shape that doesn’t sit flat. A shallow dimple counteracts this puffing and helps the patty cook evenly.
• You can easily double the recipe and freeze half for later.

Ingredients Needed to Make Homemade Breakfast Sausage Patties

Full instructions can be found below in the printable recipe card

• Ground pork – Adds flavor as well as enough fat to keep the sausages from being dry.
• Ground chicken – Makes the sausage a little lighter, but also adds great flavor.
• Maple syrup – Adds a touch of sweetness. For maximum flavor, I recommend pure maple syrup.
• Fresh thyme – If you don’t have fresh thyme on hand, substitute 1 tsp of dried thyme.
• Dried sage – Add an earthy, savory flavor.
• Salt
• Black pepper
• Cayenne pepper – Adds just a touch of spice.
• Olive oil

How to Make Homemade Breakfast Sausage Patties

• Combine all ingredients, except the oil, in a mixing bowl.
• Mix together with hands, until ingredients are well-incorporated.
• Form mixture into 16 patties, placing each patty on a cookie sheet lined with parchment or wax paper.
• Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
• Add 8 patties to the pan.
• Cook for 3-4 minutes per side, until cooked through.
• Remove cooked patties from pan and set aside.
• Add remaining 1 tbsp oil to skillet along with remaining 8 patties.
• Cook as instructed above.

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• Mini Bacon Gruyere Spinach Frittatas
• Breakfast Bundt Cake
• Reuben Breakfast Casserole with Crescent Rolls
• Make Ahead Low Carb Breakfast Burrito

ENJOY!