Food & Cooking Recipes Breakfast & Brunch Recipes Simple Homemade Breakfast Sausage Patties 3.2 (369) 9 Reviews These easy homemade patties can be made ahead of time and frozen or refrigerated. By Martha Stewart Martha Stewart Martha Stewart is a bestselling author, entrepreneur, and lifestyle expert who has taught millions of people through generations the joy of entertaining, cooking, gardening, collecting, crafting, and home renovating via her eponymous magazine, Martha Stewart Living, Emmy-winning television shows, and 99 books (and counting). Based in Katonah, N.Y., where she helms her 156-acre Bedford Farm, Martha is America's first self-made female billionaire. Editorial Guidelines Updated on June 27, 2023 Rate PRINT Share Yield: 8 small patties Making pork sausage patties isn't time-consuming or difficult—and if you use best-quality ground pork, you'll really notice the difference in taste compared to store-bought breakfast sausage patties. All you need is the ground meat, a little garlic, dried thyme, rosemary, and fennel, plus an egg white to bind the patties, and vegetable oil for cooking them. Once you learn how to make sausage patties, you may want to try out this recipe with different kinds of ground meat (such as turkey, chicken, lamb, wild game, or a blend of two or more kinds) or to experiment with the seasonings based on how you intend to use your sausage. Diana Chistruga 14 Breakfast Recipes That Will Change Your Life—or Your Morning Routine Sausage Patties vs. Link Sausage Unlike making link sausage, which must be stuffed into casings and requires special equipment, these homemade patties come together quickly and only require your hands to shape them. Because they’re quick and easy, you can make sausage patties on demand for breakfast or brunch. Just allow 15 minutes for the flavors to meld before you form the patties. You can also make them ahead of time and store in the refrigerator or freezer. Ingredients 1 pound ground pork 1 garlic clove, minced 1 tablespoon dried sage, crumbled ¾ teaspoon dried thyme ½ teaspoon dried fennel, crushed Pinch of ground nutmeg 1 ½ teaspoons coarse salt ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 large egg white 2 teaspoons vegetable oil Directions Diana Chistruga Combine the ingredients: Mix together the pork, garlic, sage, thyme, fennel, nutmeg, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Add the egg white and combine thoroughly. Cover and chill for at least 15 minutes. Diana Chistruga Form the patties: To easily form the sausage patties, rinse your hands in cold water. Divide the mixture into eighths and shape each portion into a 2 1/2-inch disk. Patties can be made to this point and refrigerated or frozen until ready to use. Diana Chistruga Diana Chistruga Cook the patties: Heat a skillet over high heat, and then swirl in the oil. Fry the sausages on both sides until completely cooked through and golden brown, about 4 minutes per side. Diana Chistruga Diana Chistruga Serve: Drain and serve immediately with pancakes, waffles or eggs. Diana Chistruga Storing, Freezing, and Reheating Sausage Patties In the refrigerator, raw sausage patties can be stored for up to two days; cooked sausage patties will keep for up to four days. In the freezer, raw or cooked sausage patties will keep for up to three months. Raw patties can be cooked directly from frozen; just allow them to cook for approximately one to two additional minutes per side. Wrap cooked sausage patties individually in plastic wrap and then seal in a zip-top bag before freezing. Frozen cooked patties can be reheated in the microwave for about 30 seconds on high, or in a skillet on medium heat four to five minutes on each side. Frequently Asked Questions Do you need to use oil to cook sausage patties? The amount of oil needed to cook sausage patties depends on the fat content of the meat you used. Ground pork with a higher percentage of fat may need little or no oil in the pan. But lean ground pork, as well as ground turkey and chicken, will need a more generous amount of oil in the pan to prevent burning and sticking. Why do my sausage patties fall apart? Sausage patties may fall apart if the raw mixture gets too warm before you cook it. The mixture contains both fat and water, which remain emulsified as long as it stays cold, but can begin to separate if it warms up before it’s cooked. If your patties seem to be falling apart, chill them in the refrigerator for 15 minutes to firm up before cooking. Can sausage patties be pink in the center and still be cooked through? Sausage may appear pink in the middle even when fully cooked. As long as it reaches an internal temperature of 160 degrees F, it is safe to eat. Ways to Use Breakfast Sausage: We love sausage patties on our breakfast tables, served with eggs and toast or tucked into a breakfast sandwich. But there are so many other ways to use homemade sausage at breakfast, lunch, dinner, and anywhere in between. Here are a few ideas to get you started. For Breakfast and Brunch: Sausage Breakfast Casserole with Sun-Dried Tomatoes Scrambled-Egg and Sausage Pocket Pastries Sausage-Potato Quiche Southern Fried Eggs Over Buttermilk Biscuits with Sausage Gravy In Pizza and Pasta: Sausage, Mozzarella, and Broccoli Rabe with Shells Sausage, Chard, and Lemon Lasagna Rigatoni with Sausage and Fennel Sausage and Spinach Alfredo Sausage and Broccoli Pizza with Pepperoncini Sauce Sausage and Olives Pizza As Snacks and Appetizers: Kale-and-Sausage Hand Pies Sausage-Cheddar Balls Spicy Sausage, Bean, and Cheese Nachos Simple Homemade Breakfast Sausage Patties From the book Mad Hungry by Lucinda Scala Quinn (Artisan Books). Rate It PRINT Updated by Jennifer Anderson Jennifer Anderson Jennifer is a freelance writer for MarthaStewart.com.