Breakfast Sausage Seasoning Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp. brown sugar
packed
- 5 tsp. dried sage
- 5 tsp. salt
- 2 tsp. black pepper
- ½ tsp. garlic powder
- ½ tsp. dried thyme
- ¼ tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
optional
- ⅛ tsp. ground cloves
Directions
- 1
Combine all ingredients in a small bowl.
- 2
Use immediately or store in a sealed container at room temperature for up to 2 months.
- 3
This blend is the right amount for 5 pounds of uncooked ground meat (ground pork or ground turkey are the best). You can also use this seasoning on other things, like sprinkled on your bagel and cream cheese, or into soups or onto roasted potatoes. It makes everything taste like breakfast!
Breakfast Sausage Seasoning Recipe
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About this Recipe
Craving homemade breakfast sausage but want to avoid store-bought additives? This simple Breakfast Sausage Seasoning recipe lets you create perfectly flavored patties or crumbles right in your own kitchen.
The magic of this blend lies in its balanced profile of sweet, savory, and a hint of warmth, thanks to ingredients like brown sugar, dried sage, and a touch of ground cloves. You get to control the quality of your meat and the exact spice level, ensuring every bite is exactly how you like it. It's a versatile mix that elevates any ground meat into a breakfast delight.
When you mix this seasoning with ground pork or turkey, you can expect a rich, savory flavor profile with a delightful undercurrent of sweetness that's characteristic of classic breakfast sausage. The sage and thyme provide an earthy, aromatic backbone, while a hint of black pepper and optional red pepper flakes add a gentle warmth without overwhelming the palate. This recipe makes enough seasoning for five pounds of ground meat, yielding a generous batch of flavorful sausage that's ready for making patties or crumbling into other dishes. It's an incredibly easy process, requiring just a few minutes to combine the spices.
This seasoning blend is wonderfully adaptable. For a milder flavor, you can omit the crushed red pepper flakes entirely. If you prefer a leaner option, use ground turkey, or combine ground pork and turkey for a balance of flavor and texture. Feel free to adjust the amount of brown sugar to your taste, adding a little more for a sweeter profile, or less if you prefer a more savory blend.
This homemade breakfast sausage seasoning is perfect for preparing a weekend brunch feast, creating savory breakfast sandwiches, or incorporating into casseroles and gravies. It's a fantastic way to elevate your morning meals or add a breakfast twist to unexpected dishes.