Homemade Oven-Baked Breakfast Sausage

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground pork
• 1 teaspoon sage
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon allspice

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. In a large bowl, mix together the pork, sage, salt, thyme, black pepper, red pepper flakes, dry mustard, nutmeg, garlic powder, ginger, cayenne pepper and allspice until fully combined.
3. Form the sausage mixture into patties, about 1/4 inch thick.
4. Place the patties on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes.
5. Flip the patties over and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until cooked through.
6. Serve hot with your favorite breakfast sides.

Interesting Facts

• Breakfast sausage is often made with pork, but can also be made with turkey, beef, or a combination of meats.
• This recipe is a great way to use up leftover ground pork.
• The spices used in this recipe can be adjusted to suit your tastes.