Wake up your kitchen with this Morning Glory Breakfast Sausage Blend—a fragrant mix of herbs, spice, and a touch of sweetness that transforms simple ground pork into a crave-worthy breakfast staple. Whether shaped into patties or crumbled into gravy or biscuits, this blend hits that comforting balance of smoky, sweet, and herby that makes mornings worth getting up for.
Homemade sausage gives you full control over the flavor—no fillers, no additives, just real ingredients that you can tweak to match your own heat and herb preferences. This blend is inspired by Southern breakfast tables and designed to make your skillet sing.
Ingredients
- 2 lb ground pork
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp light brown sugar, packed
- 2 tsp finely chopped fresh sage
- 2 tsp finely chopped fresh thyme
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 0.5 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
Instructions
- Mix it upIn a large bowl, combine ground pork, garlic, brown sugar, sage, thyme, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and smoked paprika.
- Get your hands dirtyUse your hands to mix until everything is evenly distributed—don’t overwork the meat.
- Shape or storeForm into patties or leave loose for crumbles.
- CookHeat a skillet over medium heat. Cook patties 3–4 minutes per side or until golden brown and cooked through (160°F internal temperature).
- ServePair with biscuits, eggs, or pancakes—or crumble it into gravy, casseroles, or breakfast burritos.
Serving Ideas
- Add maple syrup drizzle for a sweet twist.
- Layer patties on English muffins with a fried egg and cheddar for a homemade breakfast sandwich.
- Crumble into a skillet hash with potatoes and peppers.