10 Quick And Easy Ways To Use Sausage
Sausage is a popular breakfast item because it's tasty and can be used in a variety of different ways. Sausage is usually bought ground or in links and there are even quick cooking varieties in both patties and links. If you are looking for ideas for using sausage, you've come to the right place. Below are 10 different ways to use this popular breakfast food that are quick and easy for those on-the-go mornings.
1. Breakfast Burritos: Add some cooked ground sausage to scrambled eggs and wrap in a warm flour tortilla for a yummy breakfast burrito.
2. Pancake Griddlers: Place a sausage patty between two silver dollar pancakes for a quick breakfast that's easy to eat on the go.
3. Quiche Cups: Use crumbled ground sausage in a mixture of eggs. Pour into cupcake liners and bake on 350F for 20 minutes. Freeze and reheat for quick on the go breakfast treats.
4. Sausage Breakfast Sandwiches: Place a sausage patty between a bagel, an English muffin or a biscuit cut in half. Add a piece of sliced cheese if desired.
5. Sausage Pinwheels: unroll refrigerated crescent roll dough into a rectangle. Spread uncooked ground sausage over dough and roll from long side. Cut into 12 slices, place on ungreased cookie sheet and bake on 375F for 12 to 16 minutes or until golden brown. These can be prepared ahead and frozen for future use. Simply reheat in microwave for 1 to 2 minutes.
6. Sausage Cheese Balls: Cook 1 lb. ground sausage in large skillet and drain. Combine 4 cups buttermilk biscuit mix and 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese in a bowl. Add sausage and stir until well blended. Add 1 cup of water just until mixed and shape into 1-1 1/2 inch balls. Place on greased baking sheet and bake on 375F for about 15 minutes or until golden. These can be frozen and stored as well for future use.
7. Sausage Pita Pockets: Cook and drain 1 lb. ground sausage. Add chopped onions and garlic powder to sausage. Then add 6 beaten eggs to the sausage. When the eggs are done, scoop into pita bread cut into halves. You can warm the pita in the oven first, if so desired, by wrapping it in foil. The pockets are handy for eating on the go.
8. Pigs in a Blanket: Kids love this traditional treat. To make it fast and easy, wrap a sausage link in a piece of bread or toast. The traditional recipe is fairly quick and easy to make as well: Using a can of refrigerated crescent roll dough, separate and unroll each crescent roll. Then wrap the dough around a sausage link. Press and seal the seams and bake according to the package directions. Another idea is to wrap a couple of links in a flour tortilla with some cheese for a fun and tasty twist.
9. Sausage Egg Muffins: Prepare these ahead of time and you will have a quick breakfast to heat, eat and run. Cook ½ lb. ground sausage in a large skillet, drain and set aside. In a large bowl combine 12 eggs, 1 can chopped green chili, 1 small chopped onion, 1 tsp. garlic, salt and pepper to taste and sausage; mix until well blended. Pour ¼ cup mixture into each cup of a greased muffin pan and bake on 375F for 15 to 20 minutes. You can refrigerate or freeze the muffins, reheat and go.
10. Breakfast Sausage Subs: You and your family are sure to find this *handy* meal yummy and easy to make. Cook 1 lb. ground sausage, drain. Add 12 beaten eggs to sausage and cook until firm. Serve on sub buns. Optional ingredients to add are chopped onions, chopped green peppers, chopped green chili, sliced mushrooms, shredded cheese and your choice of seasonings like garlic, salt and pepper.
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