How Long To Cook Sausage Patties In The Oven

What's Inside: This baked breakfast sausage patties recipe takes less than 30 minutes, only requires 8 ingredients, and is a perfect egg-free breakfast for Paleo, AIP, and Whole30 diets! Prep it for an early weekday breakfast or a late weekend brunch.

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Homemade Oven-Baked Breakfast Sausage Patties

Nothing says breakfast quite like the sizzle and pop of freshly cooked pork sausage patties. But making them on the stovetop can be a bit messy and dramatic. That's where these oven-baked breakfast sausage patties swoop in to save the day.

I wanted an easy breakfast sausage patties recipe that could be meal-prepped, made for breakfast on busy weekday mornings, and thrown together for lazy, late weekend brunches at home with family. I'm proud to say this recipe does the trick!

Just getting started on AIP (or need a refresh)? Here's an easy 1-week meal plan using some of my most popular AIP recipes to make it stress-free and delicious.

These baked sausage patties also check all the boxes on my start savory list! Read more here to learn why I stick to savory protein-rich breakfasts most days of the week.

And the best part? This sausage patty recipe is compliant with Paleo, Whole30, and AIP diets. This is one of my new all-time favorite recipes (and my toddler loves it too)!

Nixing eggs (or just need a break)? Try my popular Paleo Grain-free Porridge for Breakfast. It's easy to whip up on a weekday morning or meal prep like "overnight oats"!

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Ingredients for Paleo Breakfast Sausage Patties

When I said these baked sausage patties were easy to make, I wasn't lying! They only require one pound of ground pork and seven dried seasonings you probably keep stocked in your pantry:

2 teaspoons ground fennel seeds or fennel powder (may also grind seeds in a coffee grinder, but omit for AIP elimination phase)
1 ½ teaspoon dried oregano
1 ½ teaspoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon sea salt

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If you prefer, you could swap the ground pork for ground poultry like chicken or turkey. This should not change the cooking time. Just opt for grass-fed, free-range meat when possible. Animals will have a better or worse fat quality depending on what they eat and how freely they can move.

When you decide to purchase and consume pasture-raised meat, consider sourcing your product directly from the farmer, as the price of grass-fed/pasture-raised meat can steeply vary from grocery store to grocery store. It's also beneficial to connect with or at least know of the farms your meat comes from and the farmers who are raising those animals for your consumption.

Sourcing Tip: Grass Roots Coop is one of our favorite sources of sustainably-raised meats. Grass Roots farmers use regenerative agriculture, which means they replenish the nutrients in the soil rather than deplete them. Their rotational grazing practices also improves our environment and slows climate change. Using Grass Roots helps to take the guesswork out of finding farms that are "up to snuff" on their methods. Learn more here.

How To Make Sausage Patties in the Oven

Preheat the Oven: To 425 degrees (or 400 degrees on convection), and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Prepare Sausage Patties: Mix ground meat with spices until well blended. Form into rounds, making approximately 10-12 small patties by hand and squishing down flat. (You could also use a biscuit cutter for more uniform pieces.)
Bake the Sausage Patties: Place sausage patties onto the lined baking sheet in a single layer and bake for approximately 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway. Check the internal pork sausage cooking temperature before serving to ensure they're at least 160 degrees.
Serve and/or Store: Let the sausages rest for a couple minutes before serving to ensure they're cooked through and juicy.

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What To Serve with These Paleo Oven-Baked Sausage Patties

Complete your breakfast smorgasbord, brunch, breakfast for dinner, or meal prepping with these dishes:

Paleo Everything Bagels
AIP Waffles
Spanish Omelette with Sweet Red Peppers
AIP English Muffins
Sautéed Garlic Kale (vegan)
…or some simple mixed greens with EVOO, vinegar, and avocado! Easy and satisfying.

Pro Tip: Check out my 10 Tips for Eating Healthy on a Budget to learn how to eat well and not break the bank!

How To Store, Freeze, and Reheat These Breakfast Sausage Patties

To Store: Allow them to cool before storing away in the fridge in an airtight container for up to four days.
To Freeze: Store in an airtight, freezer-safe container or plastic bag for up to up to one month.
To Reheat: Allow frozen patties to thaw in the fridge overnight, then come to room temperature on the counter (if time permits). Then, reheat in an iron skillet over medium-high heat until warmed through or in the microwave for 2-3 minutes at 30-second intervals.

More Breakfast Recipes To Try

If you enjoyed my homemade baked Paleo breakfast sausage patties, then you'll love these other breakfast recipes:

My Perfect Omelette
Eggplant Benedict with Easy Hollandaise
Simple Salmon Cakes (AIP, Paleo & Low FODMAP)
Simple Hash Template from my AIP Meal Plan
Easy Grain-Free Porridge (Paleo, Gluten-free, Whole30, Vegan)
12+ Paleo Breakfast & Brunch Ideas

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 20 mins

Total Time: 30 mins

1 pound ground pork (or poultry)
2 tsp ground fennel seeds or fennel powder (may also grind seeds in a coffee grinder) – omit for AIP eliminations
1 1/2 tsp dried oregano
1 1/2 tsp dried parsley
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp dried basil
1 tsp sea salt

Preheat the oven to 425f degrees or 400f degrees on convection setting and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Mix ground meat with spices until well blended.
Score the meat into even sections, making approximately 10-12 small patties by hand and squishing down flat (alternatively, you could use a biscuit cutter for more uniform pieces!) Place sausage patties onto the lined baking sheet in a single layer and bake for approximately 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway until the thermometer reads at least 160f degrees.
Serve or let the sausages rest before storing away in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 1-month.

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-Alison Marras