Apple Cinnamon Sausage Patties
Crispy sausage patties infused with the natural sweetness of apples and warm cinnamon, perfect for a cozy morning. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, combines ground pork sausage, apple, ground cinnamon into a breakfast that fuels the morning without the midday crash — make-ahead-friendly and balanced enough to anchor the first meal of the day. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 2, so it sits comfortably in a weekly breakfast rotation alongside fruit, yogurt, or coffee. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb (8 oz), Whole30-compliant ground pork sausage
- 1/2 medium (3 oz), peeled and finely diced apple
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground allspice
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- 2 tbsp, chopped fresh chives
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a bowl, combine ground sausage, diced apple, cinnamon, allspice, and salt. Mix gently until evenly distributed without overworking.
- Step 2: Form mixture into 4 equal patties (about 1/2 inch thick). Heat avocado oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Step 3: Add patties to skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, or until browned and cooked through, turning once. Remove from heat and garnish with fresh chives before serving.
