Updated on October 15th, 2022
If you’ve never tried sausage patties for breakfast, you’re definitely missing out on a world of goodness. Sausage patties are the definition of quick and easy delivering so much flavor onto your plate in no time. However, the flavor profiles that your sausage patties will have to offer to depend largely on how well you cook them.
Thankfully, we’ve covered everything you need to know about cooking sausage patties in this article. Our helpful tips also guarantee desirable results that will definitely leave you wanting more. Also, pay attention to timing guidelines, as they are crucial to the end result.
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Tips for Cooking Sausage Patties
When cooking sausage patties, the following helpful tips will ensure that you arrive at the best possible results:
Required ingredients – To cook this delicious breakfast, you’ll only need a few simple ingredients. Here’s a rundown of what you’ll require:
- Pork ground: Ground pork that is 85 percent lean and 15% fat is a decent choice.
- Black pepper plus kosher salt: If you’re using fine salt, you might want to cut back on how much you use, or the patties will be excessively salty.
- Spices: Don’t be afraid to use a lot of them. Garlic powder, smoked paprika, dried thyme, and cayenne pepper are excellent additions that produce delicious results. Check to see if the spices you’re using are fresh. A dish might easily be ruined by a stale spice.
- Olive oil: When making sausage patties, olive oil is a fantastic addition. Avocado oil can be substituted if you prefer a higher smoke point. Using butter or ghee as an alternative is also delicious.
Other meat options – Pork will give you the flavor of a traditional breakfast patty. However, ground beef, ground chicken, or ground turkey can also be used as a replacement.
Be careful to use dark meat if you’re using ground chicken or turkey. The white flesh is too lean. If you use leaner meats, you may also need to add more oil to the skillet.
Sausage links vs. patties – You can use either patties or links for breakfast sausage, and both work well. The same basic procedure for breakfast sausage will work for ground beef like Italian sausage, brats, kielbasa, or other larger sausage with minimal cooking time adjustments.
When cooking patties, dimple the middle by ¼ inch and around ¾ inch diameter to prevent ballooning.
Spice substitution options – While garlic powder, smoked paprika, dried thyme, and cayenne pepper are excellent spice choices for sausage patties, other spices can also be used.
For example, you can use dried oregano instead of thyme, onion powder instead of garlic powder (maybe even both! ), and smoked paprika instead of plain paprika. You can include around a teaspoon of dried mustard in this recipe.
The right pan to use – Just about any oven-safe pan would suffice, but a ¼ sheet pan works particularly well. To avoid a mess, whatever pan you use must have some sides. Avoid anything with high sides that could obstruct the cooking process. Instead of a cake pan, a larger sheet pan might be preferable.
There’s no need for a rack, and there’s no need to bother with foil because it’s so easy to clean up.
While most choice pans are “non-stick” and have low sticking, a piece of parchment paper would be a wonderful idea if your selected pan has stuck.
Appropriate cooking time – Breakfast sausage usually takes approximately 18-20 minutes. However, the thickness of the sausage and the oven temperature you choose are factors. Cooking time for larger sausages, such as brats, may be closer to 30-40 minutes. However, always verify the internal temperature, not just the time.
The minimum safe internal temperature for ground meat is 165°F. Please use a meat thermometer to determine the temperature. Ensure that you don’t just cook by color or time. For safety’s sake, use the thermometer.
It’s possible that they won’t brown nicely due to oven temperature and sausage variables. If desired, put on the broiler for a few minutes to achieve the desired color.
Storage tips – The leftovers from your breakfast sausage patties can be stored in an airtight jar in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Reheat them in the microwave on 50% power, covered, for a few minutes.
These patties can also be made ahead of time and frozen for quick and easy midweek lunches. Make sure to separate the patties with parchment paper or wax paper, so they don’t stick together.
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Cooking Time for Sausage Patties
The cooking time for sausage patties is described in the table below:
| Cooking procedure | Cooking time |
| Cooking sausage patties | 2 minutes per side, ensure that they reach an internal temperature of 165 F |
Breakfast Sausage Patties (4 Servings)
Ingredients
- 1 lb. of ground pork, 85% lean
- 1 teaspoon of Diamond Crystal kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon of black pepper
- 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon of dried thyme
- ¼ teaspoon of cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
Instructions
- Mix the ground pork and spices together in a medium mixing basin with your hands. Form the mixture into eight balls, then press each ball into ½ -inch thick patties, each weighing 2 oz.
- To make a shallow dimple, gently push your thumb into the center of each patty. This keeps the patties from falling apart as they cook.
- In a large (14-inch) nonstick skillet, heat the oil for 2 minutes over medium-high heat. To coat, swirl it around.
- Preheat the skillet and place the patties in it (you might need to cook them in two batches). Cook for about 2 minutes per side, or until they are browned and cooked through.
- They should have an interior temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Insert a thermometer sideways into the patty and press it toward the middle to check the temperature.
This recipe for sausage patties takes a total of 15 minutes to make, including a prep time of 5 minutes and a cook time of 10 minutes. It is quick and easy, and delivers mouthwatering results onto your plate in no time. If you’d like more ways to cook sausage patties, then check out this video recipe.
