No more dry sausages! the secret to juicy breakfast sausage in the oven revealed
Breakfast sausage is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It’s also a great way to use up leftover ground pork. Traditionally, breakfast sausage is made in a skillet on the stovetop, but it can also be cooked in the oven. Oven-cooked breakfast sausage is just as flavorful and juicy as stovetop sausage, but it’s much easier to make.
In this blog post, we’ll share a step-by-step tutorial on how to do breakfast sausage in the oven. We’ll also provide some tips and tricks for making the perfect breakfast sausage.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1/4 cup bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon sage
- 1/4 teaspoon thyme
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. In a large bowl, combine the ground pork, bread crumbs, milk, salt, pepper, sage, and thyme. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly combined.
3. Form the mixture into small patties.
4. Place the patties on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
5. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the patties are cooked through.
6. Serve immediately with your favorite sides.
Tips and Tricks
- For a more flavorful breakfast sausage, use a combination of ground pork and ground beef.
- If you don’t have bread crumbs, you can use crushed crackers or oatmeal instead.
- To make the breakfast sausage ahead of time, cook the patties according to the instructions and then let them cool completely. Store the patties in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When you’re ready to serve, reheat the patties in the oven or microwave until heated through.
- Breakfast sausage can be served with a variety of sides, such as eggs, pancakes, waffles, toast, or fruit.
Variations
- For a spicy breakfast sausage, add 1/4 teaspoon of red pepper flakes to the meat mixture.
- For a sweet breakfast sausage, add 1/4 cup of maple syrup to the meat mixture.
- For a cheesy breakfast sausage, add 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese to the meat mixture.
How to Store Breakfast Sausage
Breakfast sausage can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. It can also be frozen for up to 3 months. To freeze the breakfast sausage, place the patties on a baking sheet and freeze for 1 hour. Once the patties are frozen, transfer them to a freezer-safe bag.
How to Reheat Breakfast Sausage
Breakfast sausage can be reheated in the oven, microwave, or skillet.
- To reheat in the oven, preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Place the breakfast sausage on a baking sheet and heat for 10-15 minutes, or until heated through.
- To reheat in the microwave, place the breakfast sausage on a microwave-safe plate and heat for 1-2 minutes, or until heated through.
- To reheat in a skillet, heat a little oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the breakfast sausage to the skillet and cook until heated through.
What to Serve with Breakfast Sausage
Breakfast sausage can be served with a variety of sides, such as:
- Eggs
- Pancakes
- Waffles
- Toast
- Fruit
- Yogurt
- Hash browns
- Grits
Breakfast Sausage and Gravy
Breakfast sausage and gravy is a classic Southern dish that is made with breakfast sausage, flour, and milk. It is typically served over biscuits or toast.
To make breakfast sausage and gravy, follow these steps:
1. Cook the breakfast sausage according to the instructions in this blog post.
2. Once the breakfast sausage is cooked, remove it from the skillet and set aside.
3. Add 1/4 cup of flour to the skillet and cook over medium heat for 1 minute.
4. Gradually whisk in 2 cups of milk until the gravy is smooth.
5. Bring the gravy to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes, or until thickened.
6. Stir in the cooked breakfast sausage and serve over biscuits or toast.
Beyond Breakfast: Other Ways to Use Breakfast Sausage
Breakfast sausage is not just for breakfast! It can also be used in a variety of other dishes, such as:
- Breakfast burritos
- Breakfast tacos
- Shepherd’s pie
- Casseroles
- Soups
- Stews
Questions You May Have
Q: What is the best way to cook breakfast sausage in the oven?
A: The best way to cook breakfast sausage in the oven is to preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and then bake the sausage patties for 15-20 minutes, or until cooked through.
Q: How do I know when breakfast sausage is cooked through?
A: Breakfast sausage is cooked through when it is no longer pink in the center.
Q: Can I make breakfast sausage ahead of time?
A: Yes, you can make breakfast sausage ahead of time. Cook the patties according to the instructions and then let them cool completely. Store the patties in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When you’re ready to serve, reheat the patties in the oven or microwave until heated through.
Q: What are some different ways to serve breakfast sausage?
A: Breakfast sausage can be served with a variety of sides, such as eggs, pancakes, waffles, toast, fruit, yogurt, hash browns, or grits.
Q: What is breakfast sausage and gravy?
A: Breakfast sausage and gravy is a classic Southern dish that is made with breakfast sausage, flour, and milk. It is typically served over biscuits or toast.
