Breakfast Maple Sausage Food

HOMEMADE MAPLE BREAKFAST SAUSAGE

Steps:

• Line a rimmed baking sheet with wax paper sprayed lightly with cooking spray, set aside.
• Add all ingredients to a large mixing bowl and use hands to mix until just combined.
• Spread mixture in an even layer in the prepared baking sheet, about 1/2" - 3/4" thick (this can be adjusted if you prefer a thicker patty). Spray the rim of a 3 1/2" biscuit cutter (or large-mouthed drinking glass) and cut out patties.
• If patties are having a hard time staying together, place on wax paper in the freezer for 5-10 minutes before cooking.
• Heat vegetable oil (about 1-2 Tbsp) in a large skillet over MED to MED-HIGH heat. Add patties to pan, making sure they aren't touching (you may have to cook in batches), and cook 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through to a temperature of 165 degrees F.
• Repeat with remaining patties.

MAPLE SAUSAGE BREAKFAST BURRITOS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• Place the frozen tater tots on a sheet pan and bake for 20 minutes. Place the sausages on a sheet pan and bake for 5 minutes.
• Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden and caramelized, about 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, half-and-half, seasoned salt, and black pepper. Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a second large skillet. Add the whisked eggs and cook, stirring gently, until the eggs are set.
• To assemble the burritos, stack the tortillas on a paper towel and microwave for about 30 seconds. Place a heaping spoonful of egg mixture onto the middle of a warm tortilla, top with a little caramelized onions, 1 sausage link, 3 tater tots, a little salsa, and about 2 tablespoons cheese per burrito. (You can also leave some without cheese if preferred.) Tuck in the sides and roll the tortilla closed. Wrap in a foil sheet. Repeat with the rest of the ingredients. Keep warm in the oven in foil pans until ready to serve. Serve with salsa and the hot sauces.

SPICY MAPLE BREAKFAST SAUSAGE

Steps:

• Combine pork, maple syrup, salt, sage, onion powder, black pepper, red pepper flakes, marjoram, coriander, and cloves in a bowl; mix well. Form into 10 small patties.
• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Working in batches, add patties, and fry until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 3 to 4 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (73 degrees C).

MAPLE BREAKFAST SAUSAGE

Steps:

• Mix pork, maple syrup, sage, salt, fennel seed, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, onion powder, and anise seed in a large bowl until evenly blended. Shape pork into small patties.
• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; fry patties in batches until pork is browned and no longer pink in the center, 4 to 5 minutes per side.

MAPLE SAUSAGE PATTIES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, mix maple syrup, salt, spices and, if desired, liquid smoke. Add the pork; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into eight 2-1/2-in. patties. Refrigerate, covered, at least 1 hour. , In a large skillet coated with cooking spray, cook patties over medium heat until a thermometer reads 160°, 4-6 minutes per side.

BREAKFAST MAPLE SAUSAGE

Steps:

• Hand-trim fat from the outside of meat to your desired fat preference.
• Grind the meat with a fine grinding plate.
• After grinding, add the sausage seasonings to the meat and blend by hand or use a meat mixer. Be sure to mix thoroughly to ensure the ingredients are spread evenly throughout the meat.
• Stuff by hand or by using a sausage stuffer or sausage stuffing attachment for an electric meat-grinder. (Note: do NOT use the blade in meat-grinder when stuffing and it is best to use a stuffing (bean) plate). If you wish, You can also form patties without casings.