Recipes Using Jimmy Dean Sausage Food

COPYCAT JIMMY DEAN BREAKFAST SAUSAGE

Steps:

• To make the sausage base, in a large bowl, mix together all of the ingredients until well-combined and as smooth as possible. Cover with plastic wrap and chill for at least 3 hours in the fridge, or overnight.
• Portion out the sausage into rounds and pat out into thick patties. Set a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the sausage in batches, until browned on both sides, about 4 minutes per side.
• To make sage sausage, add in the chopped sage to the sausage base from above and cook as directed.
• To make hot sausage, add in the cayenne pepper, chili pepper, and red pepper flakes to the sausage base from above and cook as directed.
• To make maple sausage, add in the maple syrup and maple extract (if using) to the sausage base from above and cook as directed.

SAUSAGE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Slice the sausage and partially cook to eliminate fat, drain.
• Cut the potato in half and boil, drain, and slice.
• Slice onion thinly and dry fry to soften and eliminate the "bite" that often accompanies fresh onion.
• Place sausage rounds in a baking dish.
• Place a layer of sliced potatoes over the sausage.
• Add the onion rings over the potatoes.
• Continue to layer.
• Pour undiluted soup or tomato sauce over this mixture.
• Cover and bake at 350°F for twenty minutes, remove cover and let brown.

SAUSAGE BALLS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line 2 baking sheets with parchment.
• Combine the sausage, baking mix and scallions if using in a large bowl and gently knead with your hands until the baking mix is fully incorporated. Add the Cheddar and continue to mix until the cheese is evenly distributed.
• Using a tablespoon to scoop, divide the mixture into walnut-size pieces and shape into balls with your hands. Arrange on the lined baking sheets about 2 inches apart, about 20 balls per baking sheet.
• Bake until the sausage balls are golden brown and cooked through, about 26 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.

JIMMY DEAN MEXICAN RICE WITH SAUSAGE

Steps:

• In a 3 or 4 quart saucepan, cook sausage and onion over medium-high heat, stirring frequently until meat is thoroughly cooked and no longer pink.
• Add rice, corn, cumin, chili powder, tomatoes and green chilies, water or stock, and salt. Stir once to mix.
• Bring to a boil.
• Cover and reduce heat to low and simmer 25 minutes without stirring.
• Gently stir in black beans.
• Add green onions and garnish with pumpkin seeds, sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, cilantro, and lime.

JIMMY DEAN SAUSAGE STUFFING

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325°F.
• In a large saucepan or stockpot, cook sausage over medium-high heat, stirring frequently until thoroughly cooked and no longer pink.
• Add mushrooms, onion, carrots, celery and garlic; cook 10-12 minutes or until onion is translucent, stirring frequently.
• Transfer mixture to a large bowl; add remaining ingredients and stir well.
• Pour into a buttered 4-quart casserole.
• Bake covered for 60 minutes.

JIMMY DEAN HEARTY SAUSAGE AND POTATO SOUP

Steps:

• Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
• Add onions; saute until tender.
• Stir in flour; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
• Gradually stir in chicken broth; bring to a boil; stirring frequently, until thickened and smooth.
• Stir in milk, cream, thyme, sausage and potatoes. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes.
• Stir in Parmesan Cheese. Serve hot.

JIMMY DEAN BREAKFAST SAUSAGE PATTIES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, mix the ground pork with the seasonings.
• Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and set it aside for about 15 minutes or more to let the flavors incorporate with the meat.
• Form the seasoned meat into medium-size balls, and then form each ball into a patty, about 1/2-inch thick.
• Heat about 2 tbsp of vegetable oil in a skillet.
• Fry the sausage patties for about 5 to 6 minutes per side until browned and cooked through.

JIMMY DEAN TACO BAKE

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Cook sausage and onion in large skillet over MEDIUM-HIGH heat 8-10 minutes or until sausage is thoroughly cooked, stirring frequently; drain. Return sausage mixture to skillet.
• 2. Add tomatoes, beans, water and seasoning mix; stir. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to MEDIUM-LOW; simmer 10 minutes or until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally.
• 3. Place broken tortilla chips in lightly greased 13x9-inch baking dish; cover with layers of 1 cup cheese, sausage mixture and remaining cheese.
• 4. Bake 30 minutes. Cut into 8 squares. Serve topped with sour cream and cilantro, if desired.