Description
Start your day with a flavorful twist on traditional breakfast sausage with these Apple Sage Breakfast Sausage patties. Made with ground pork, fresh apple, and aromatic sage, these homemade sausages are perfect for a hearty breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground pork
- 1 small apple (such as Fuji or Gala), peeled and finely grated
- 1 tablespoon fresh sage, finely chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried sage)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup or brown sugar (optional for sweetness)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter (for cooking)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the ground pork, grated apple, sage, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, onion powder, nutmeg, and maple syrup or brown sugar if using.
- Mix gently until all ingredients are fully incorporated, being careful not to overmix.
- Divide the mixture into 8 equal portions and form into patties.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil or butter.
- Cook the sausage patties for 3–4 minutes per side, or until browned and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 160°F).
- Remove from pan and let rest for a minute before serving.
Notes
- You can make the patties ahead and refrigerate overnight or freeze for later.
- Substitute ground turkey or chicken for a leaner version.
- Use tart apples like Granny Smith for a less sweet flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
