Breakfast Sausage Seasoning Recipe
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
3 Tbsp.
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Calories
39 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Breakfast Sausage Seasoning Recipe
Description
The Breakfast Sausage Seasoning harmonizes aromatic fennel seeds and dried herbs like thyme and sage with a touch of sweetness from brown sugar and heat from optional red pepper flakes. Salt and black pepper round out the blend. This mix is designed to be added to ground meat, typically pork, to replicate the classic sausage flavor profile found in morning dishes.
By evenly mixing the seasoning into ground meat, you create a versatile base suitable for patties, breakfast bowls, or adding depth to other savory recipes. The balance of sweet, savory, and herbal elements delivers characteristic breakfast sausage notes.
Store the seasoning blend in an airtight container in a cool, dry place away from heat sources to maintain freshness. Use about one tablespoon per pound of ground meat for optimal flavor. The mixture keeps well for 1–2 years, preserving its potency.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon fennel seeds
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon thyme dried
- ½ teaspoon sage ground
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
Instructions
- Add everything to either a small bowl or the jar that you will be storing it in. Mix well until everything is combined.
- Use approximately 1 tablespoon to season 1 pound of ground meat. (Recipe yields 3 Tablespoons.) Store in a cool, dry place for up to 1-2 years.
Notes
- Use about 1 tablespoon of seasoning per pound of ground meat for best results.
- Store the seasoning in an airtight container away from heat and moisture to maintain freshness.
- The blend keeps well for 1 to 2 years when stored properly in a cool, dry place.
- Red pepper flakes are optional and can be adjusted for desired heat level.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 3Tbsp.
Amount Per Serving
Calories 39 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 39kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 1286mg | 54% |
| Potassium | 137mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 264IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 91mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.