8-Minute Breakfast Sausage Recipe

Name: 8-Minute Breakfast Sausage
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 lb ground pork; 2 teaspoons chopped fresh sage; 1 1/2 teaspoons dark brown sugar; 1/2 teaspoon ground fennel; kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more if necessary; 2 slices American cheese; 2 portuguese muffins, split and toasted; 1/2 avocado, pitted and thinly sliced; 2 fried eggs; hot sauce, for serving; condiments, for serving, such as mustard, mayonnaise, and ketchup

Servings: persons

1/2 lb ground pork
2 teaspoons chopped fresh sage
1 1/2 teaspoons dark brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground fennel
kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more if necessary
2 slices American cheese
2 portuguese muffins, split and toasted
1/2 avocado, pitted and thinly sliced
2 fried eggs
hot sauce, for serving
condiments, for serving, such as mustard, mayonnaise, and ketchup

1
In a medium bowl, combine pork, sage, brown sugar, ground fennel, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon black pepper. Gently mix until all ingredients are incorporated.
2
Form 4 patties, about 3 ounces each and 1/2-inches thick.
3
Preheat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil and swirl to coat. Add patties, in batches if necessary, so as not to overcrowd the pan. Cook until golden on the edges and cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Repeat with remaining patties, adding additional olive oil if necessary between batches. Place slice of cheese on top of each patty during last minute of cooking.
4
Remove to a plate and serve on Portuguese muffins, with avocado, a fried egg, hot sauce, and a smear of your favorite condiment.

321

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 lb ground pork, 2 teaspoons chopped fresh sage, 1 1/2 teaspoons dark brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon ground fennel, and more.

Yes, 8-Minute Breakfast Sausage falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

8-Minute Breakfast Sausage

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