Maple Sage Breakfast Sausage

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I know that we can enjoy brunch all year long, but spring holidays like Easter and Mother’s Day just make it feel like we need some new brunch recipes like this maple sage breakfast sausage. I love this recipe for so many reasons. It’s easy to make in advance, absolutely delicious, travels well, freezes well, and is great for meal prep. Sausage patties are really easy to make at home, and in this recipe we are using ground beef because it’s so good, packed with protein and iron, and readily available. Mixed with maple syrup for sweetness and finely minced shallots and fresh sage for flavor, this sausage is something everyone will be wanting seconds of during brunch. I love making a double batch of this recipe on a Saturday morning, half to enjoy for weekend breakfast and half to keep in the freezer for a great source of protein for my weekday breakfasts.

Ingredients for Maple Sage Breakfast Sausage

• Ground beef: This recipe has relatively few ingredients, so use a good quality ground beef for best flavor and results.
• Egg: We are using one egg as a binder in this recipe.
• Maple syrup: Be sure you are using pure maple syrup in this recipe, not imitation syrup.
• Salt and pepper: Always, for seasoning!
• Garlic powder: The garlic powder adds great flavor to the sausage!
• Fresh sage: For best results, use finely chopped fresh sage. The maple and sage combination is delicious.
• Shallot: Finely minced shallot adds great flavor and texture to the sausage recipe.
• Olive oil: We are using olive oil to cook the sausage patties in.

How to Make Beef Breakfast Sausage

• In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, egg, maple syrup, salt, pepper, garlic powder, sage, and shallot. Mix well to evenly combine.
• Form the mixture into beef patties and put on a plate.
• Heat the olive oil in a large skillet and cook the patties until browned on each side. Serve warm.
• Any leftovers can be placed in a freezer safe bag once they come down to room temperature. This recipe is great for meal prep and travels well!

These maple sage sausage patties are the perfect addition to any brunch spread, but I also love them as you see them here! On top of arugula and tomatoes with a drizzle of olive oil and balsamic glaze with some extra chopped shallots. On the side, a couple of over easy eggs and sourdough toast for dunking in the egg yolks or soaking up any of the deliciousness left behind. I’ve been making this recipe to reheat throughout the week and to keep in my freezer for those extra busy weeks when I need a quick and healthy source of protein. A 3 oz. serving of beef provides 25 grams of protein! In addition to protein, it also contains 10 essential nutrients including iron, zinc, and B vitamins. Find more about the health benefits of beef here and be sure to follow the Washington Beef Commision for other beef recipes!