16 Ways To Enjoy Sausage For Breakfast This Weekend
Way beyond the patty.
Jen Causey; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
While sausage is delicious in a simple patty form alongside a couple of fried eggs, it can also be enjoyed for breakfast in a wide range of recipes. We're talking casseroles, muffins, quesadillas, quiches, and more. In fact, you'll probably be surprised to learn just how many different breakfast recipes you can make with sausage.
We've rounded up our best recipes for enjoying sausage for breakfast that will convince you that you should keep a roll (or two!) of pork sausage in your fridge or freezer at all times.
Related: 30 Rise-and-Shine Southern Breakfast Recipes
Sausage Gravy And Biscuits
Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
In the South, homemade gravy is never complete without the addition of sausage. You can make both the biscuits and sausage gravy from scratch in under an hour.
Cheesy Sausage, Egg, and Hash Brown Casserole
Whether you need a breakfast to impress overnight guests or simply want a new recipe to feed your hungry family on Saturday morning, this cheesy casserole will do the trick. There's not just one, but two types of cheese in the hearty casserole.
Sausage And Egg Casserole
Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox
This classic casserole is surprisingly simple. Plus, it can be assembled and stored in the refrigerator overnight so all you have to do the next morning is pop it into the oven.
Breakfast Egg Muffins
Caitlin Bensel, Food Stylist: Torie Cox
Make these egg muffins on the weekend and warm them up on weekday mornings for a quick and filling breakfast without any hassle. They can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Breakfast Quesadilla
Caitlin Bensel, Food Stylist: Rebecca Cummins
Quesadillas aren't just for lunch and dinner. Sausage, eggs, cheese, and veggies make up the filling of a delicious quesadilla that can be enjoyed first thing in the morning.
Freezer Breakfast Burritos
Johnny Autry; Prop and Food Styling: Charlotte L. Autry
Your future self will thank you when you prep a batch of these freezer-friendly breakfast burritos to grab on busy mornings. In addition to sausage, you'll also find potato tots on the ingredient list for the filling.
Sausage-Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole
Jen Causey; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
Instead of serving hash browns, eggs, and sausage separately, this one-dish recipe combines them all into one casserole. Simply scoop and serve.
Biscuits-and-Gravy Skillet
Jennifer Causey
Since we know not all Saturday mornings can be slow, this recipe calls for frozen Southern-style biscuits to help cut down on prep time. The shortcut helps this skillet breakfast come together with just five ingredients.
Everything Bagel Casserole
We like to think that most things are even better when served in casserole form, and this recipe proves that bagels are one of those things. As with most casseroles, this one can also be assembled ahead of time.
Biscuits-And-Gravy Casserole
If you didn't think biscuits and gravy could be any more comforting, think again. Serving them up in a casserole dish with cheese will do the trick to take comfort to the next level.
Cheese-And-Sausage Quiche
Coming together in just 35 minutes, this quiche is not only quick but also filling. You can use mild, medium, or hot sausage depending on the spice level your family prefers.
Cheesy Sausage-And-Croissant Casserole
Alison Miksch
Since this recipe should be chilled in the refrigerator for 8 hours before baking, it makes it the ideal make-ahead option. Just make sure to reserve the cheese to add just before baking.
Sausage Gravy Casserole with Cheddar-Cornmeal Biscuits
Greg Dupree; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall
If you're looking for a shortcut to make this casserole recipe a little easier, you can use frozen biscuits if desired. It can also be made ahead and stored in the freezer for up to two months.
Sausage-And-Grits Quiche
Melina Hammer
We upgraded quiche the Southern way by adding grits to the ingredient list. You can also easily double the recipe, just use a 13- x 9-inch dish instead, if you need to feed a larger crowd.
Sausage-Stuffed Honey Buns
Adding sausage to the filling of homemade honey buns creates the perfect mix of salty and sweet in each bite. They replicate the delicious flavor of pancakes with a side of sausage.
Sausage, Biscuit, And Gravy Bake
You can never go wrong with the trio of sausage, biscuits, and gravy. Plus, the layer of cheese on top of the casserole takes it to the next level.
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