Chicken Apple Breakfast Sausage

1. 1

   In a large, heavy skillet heat 2 Tbs of olive oil over medium-high heat.

2. 2

   Add the onions and apples.

3. 3

   Cook, stirring for 3-4 min or until onions have softened.

4. 4

   Add the garlic and cook for 30 sec to 1 minute.

5. 5

   Remove from the heat and cool.

6. 6

   In a large bowl combine the chicken, pork, thyme, sage, salt and pepper.

7. 7

   Add the cooled onion mixture and mix well.

8. 8

   At this point take a small piece of the mixture and cook in a skillet with a little vegetable oil, taste to test the salt and seasoning - add more is necessary.

9. 9

   On a plastic-covered surface, form the mixture into 8 good sized patties or 16 smaller patties.

10. 10

    Heat 2 Tbs of vegetabel oil in a 12-inch skillet over high heat.

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    Add 4 patties (or more if smaller) to the pan and cook until golden brown, about 3-4 min per side.

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    Place cooked patties in a warm oven while you cook the rest of the patties.

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    Add more oil if necessary and continue cooking patties in the same manner.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.