Description
Jimmy Dean breakfast sausage seasoning recipe—just saying it takes me back to weekend mornings when the house smelled like comfort and sizzle. My dad had a ritual: cast iron on the stove, sausage patties crisping up while the coffee brewed. We never questioned what made them taste so good, but I later realized the magic was all in the seasoning.
Ingredients
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- To recreate the iconic Jimmy Dean flavor, you’ll need:
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- 1 lb ground pork or ground beef (for a leaner twist)
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- 1½ tsp kosher salt
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- 1 tsp dried parsley (or finely chopped fresh)
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- ½ tsp ground sage
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- ½ tsp black pepper
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- ¼ tsp garlic powder
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- ¼ tsp onion powder
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- ⅛ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for a touch of heat)
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- ½ tsp sugar (optional, adds balance and a mild sweetness)
Instructions
In a small bowl, mix together all your dry seasonings:
salt, parsley, sage, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes, and sugar (if using).
Tip: Smell the mixture—it should have that signature breakfast sausage aroma!
Place your ground pork or beef in a large bowl. Sprinkle the seasoning blend evenly over the meat.
Using clean hands or a spatula, mix until just combined. Avoid overmixing, which can make the sausage tough.
For the best flavor, cover and refrigerate the mixture for 1–4 hours or overnight. This allows the spices to fully infuse the meat.
When you’re ready to cook, form the meat into small patties (about 2–3 inches wide), or simply crumble it into a skillet for scrambled-style sausage.
Heat a skillet over medium heat.
Add the sausage and cook for 3–4 minutes per side for patties, or stir frequently if making crumbles, until browned and cooked through (internal temp should be 160°F).
- Category: Meat
- Method: Pan
- Cuisine: American