Description
This Blueberry Breakfast Sausage recipe combines savory pork and lean ground chicken with bursts of fresh blueberries and a hint of sweetness from lite pancake syrup. Flavored with thyme and pan-seared in olive oil, these homemade sausages are juicy, protein-packed, and perfect for a unique breakfast option that pairs sweet and savory.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 lb. pork sausage
- 1 lb. ground chicken (96% lean)
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1/4 cup lite pancake syrup
- 1/2 tsp. dried thyme
- 1/2 Tbsp. olive oil (for cooking)
Instructions
- Mix the Meat and Seasonings: In a large bowl, combine the pork sausage, ground chicken, lite pancake syrup, and dried thyme. Use your hands to thoroughly mix until the meats and seasonings are well incorporated. Take care not to overwork the mixture to keep the sausages tender.
- Prepare and Mash the Blueberries: Place fresh blueberries in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave for 30 seconds to soften them. Using the back of a fork, lightly mash the berries, creating a chunky texture without turning them into liquid.
- Combine Blueberries with Meat: Carefully fold the mashed blueberries into the meat mixture. Mix gently to distribute the berries evenly while maintaining a chunky consistency.
- Shape the Patties: Use a 1/4 cup measuring cup (about 2 oz. per patty) to scoop out portions of the mixture. Flatten each portion slightly to form patties. This mixture yields about 17-18 patties.
- Cook the Sausage Patties: Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium heat and add 1/2 Tbsp. olive oil. When the oil is hot, place the patties in the skillet (about six at a time, depending on your skillet size). Cook for approximately 5 minutes on each side, or until the sausages are cooked through and golden brown. Remove cooked sausages and set aside. Repeat with the remaining mixture.
Notes
- Gently mix the sausage mixture by hand to prevent the meat from getting tough.
- Nutritional information is estimated and may vary based on ingredient substitutions.
- Cast iron skillets yield the best results, but any skillet will work.
- Do not over-mash the blueberries to keep their texture visible in the finished sausages.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 28mg
