Maple Andouille Breakfast Sausage

Homemade breakfast sausage patties with a delicious blend of Andouille-style seasonings and sweet maple syrup. These savory-sweet patties combine ground pork with classic Cajun spices for a flavorful morning meal.

8 servings
35 min

Ingredients

  • tablespoons paprika
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • pounds ground pork
  • cup pure maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • divided

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Whisk paprika, garlic, salt, black pepper, cayenne, thyme, and red pepper flakes in a large bowl. Add pork and maple syrup. Using your hands, combine well.

    5 min

  2. 2.

    Form 16 (2"-wide) patties about 1/2" thick with damp hands and arrange on a large parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet.

    10 min

  3. 3.

    Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in a large cast-iron or nonstick skillet over medium. Cook patties in batches, adding remaining 1 Tbsp. oil to skillet between batches, until golden brown and cooked through, about 2 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.

    20 min

  4. 4.

    Uncooked patties can be formed 1 day ahead; wrap in plastic and chill. Patties can be cooked 30 minutes ahead; keep warm in a low oven.