Country Sausage

Name: Country Sausage
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb. ground turkey or lean ground pork; 1/2 cup breadcrumbs; 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons parsley, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon thyme; 1 teaspoon sage; 1/2 teaspoon marjoram; 1/2 teaspoon salt; ground black pepper to taste; 2 tablespoons safflower oil

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: American

Country Sausage offers a flavorful blend of herbs and spices with lean ground meat, shaped into cakes for a hearty, satisfying meal. Perfect for breakfast or brunch, it pairs well with eggs or toast, appealing to those who enjoy savory, herb-infused dishes with a crispy exterior.

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Ingredients

1 lb. ground turkey or lean ground pork ⓘ
1/2 cup breadcrumbs ⓘ
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped ⓘ
2 tablespoons parsley, finely chopped ⓘ
1 teaspoon thyme ⓘ
1 teaspoon sage ⓘ
1/2 teaspoon marjoram ⓘ
1/2 teaspoon salt ⓘ
ground black pepper to taste ⓘ
2 tablespoons safflower oil ⓘ

Instructions

Combine all ingredients except oil and pat mixture into 8 small cakes.
Heat safflower oil in a large skillet and fry the cakes about 20 minutes, turning until brown and crisp on both sides.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

793 kcal 40% DV

Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 26.1g 52% DV

Total Fat 42.2g 54% DV

Carbs 94.2g 34% DV

Fiber 30.1g 100% DV

Sugar 14.6g 29% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10200.2mg 100% DV

Potassium 2612mg 56% DV

Cholesterol 17.3mg 6% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 175.3mcg 19% DV

Vitamin C 90.2mg 100% DV

Vitamin D 0.2mcg 1% DV

Calcium 821mg 63% DV

Iron 43.4mg 100% DV

Diet fit High-protein High-fiber

Contains Wheat/Gluten

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).