American Breakfast Sausage
American Breakfast Sausage is a savory, pre-cooked or raw patty or link made from ground pork seasoned with herbs and spices like sage, thyme, and black pepper. It is a staple of the traditional 'American breakfast' or 'country breakfast,' often served alongside eggs, pancakes, and toast. The dish originated from early American farming communities, where pork was a plentiful and preserved meat source.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in protein and fat, with minimal carbohydrates, and is a good source of B vitamins and minerals like iron and zinc. A typical serving of two cooked patties (about 57g) contains roughly 170-200 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 170 kcal |
| Protein | 9 g |
| Carbs | 1 g |
| Fat | 15 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 0 g |
| Sodium | 420 mg |
| Iron | 1 mg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.3 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 3 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.5 mcg |
| Zinc | 1.5 mg |
| Selenium | 10 mcg |
| Phosphorus | 120 mg |
Per 2 patties (56 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The distinct 'breakfast sausage' flavor is largely defined by the prominent use of sage, a herb that became a signature of American-style pork seasoning. Nutritionally, it's a dense source of energy and protein, which historically helped fuel a day of physical labor.
