Must Try Breakfast Sausage Recipes Worth Waking Up For

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Growing up, my family would have “special breakfast” every Saturday where we would have sausage, eggs, and toast instead of the usual cereal. Now that I’m an adult, I take pride in the fact that I can make my own breakfast and have sausage any day of the week. Having breakfast sausage in the morning makes every day special.

In this collection, I’ve compiled 10 breakfast sausage recipes worth waking up for. From sandwiches to casseroles to sausage from scratch, these recipes will add a little bit of magic to your morning.

Sausage Cheese Biscuits with Gravy

A biscuit topped with creamy sausage gravy, this classic breakfast recipe features a thick, chunky sauce poured over a golden, cheesy, flaky biscuit.
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These Sausage Cheese Biscuits with Gravy are a cheesy version of the classic cozy breakfast recipe. One of the quick service dining halls at my university served this and it was always a great pick me up after working hard on assignments the night before. These are perfect for cold mornings when you don’t want to remove your blankets.

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French Toast Breakfast Sliders

Breakfast sliders with scrambled eggs, breakfast sausage, and cheese on soft Sweet Hawaiian buns, drizzled with syrup, are arranged on parchment paper.
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French toast and breakfast sandwiches are already fantastic, so why not combine them to make something even better. That’s exactly what these French Toast Breakfast Sliders, which feature breakfast sausage, eggs, and bacon on syrup-covered sweet Hawaiian rolls, do. They’re just the right size for a quick breakfast and just filling enough to get you through the morning.

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Sausage and Cream Cheese Crescent Rolls

Ten baked pinwheel pastries with a savory sausage, cream cheese, and red pepper filling are arranged on a wooden serving board. A red and white cloth is partially visible in the corner.
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These savory pastries are perfect to pop in your mouth when you don’t have much time for breakfast but still want something delicious. Crescent rolls are filled with sausage, red pepper, cream cheese and shredded cheese and baked to perfection. Sausage and Cream Cheese Crescent Rolls can last in the fridge for up to 5 days or be frozen, so they’re great to meal prep the night before to eat in the morning all week.

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Homemade Country Gravy with Sausage

A red baking dish filled with sausage gravy sits on a red polka dot cloth, with biscuits, butter, and herbs nearby.
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This Homemade Country Gravy with Sausage is delicious, comforting and versatile. You can use it to cover biscuits or however you want to customize your breakfast. You only need six ingredients that you likely already have on hand to add some sausage flair to your morning.

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Tater Tot Sausage Breakfast Casserole

A slice of cheesy tater tot casserole with savory breakfast sausage is garnished with parsley and served on a white plate with a fork.
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Tater Tot Sausage Breakfast Casserole is the way to have all the breakfast essentials in one bite. It has the perfect amount of sausage, egg, cheese and potatoes to satisfy you when you wake up. It’s also a great meal prep option as it can be stored in the fridge overnight or frozen for up to six months.

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Egg and Sausage Tacos

Three breakfast tacos filled with scrambled eggs, breakfast sausage, sliced red onion, jalapeños, and cilantro, garnished with lime wedges, are arranged on a wooden board.
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Bring a bit of Mexico to the breakfast table with these Egg and Sausage Tacos. Corn tortilla shells are fried and filled with sausage, scrambled eggs, queso fresco, diced tomatoes, cilantro and any other toppings your heart desires. The result is a dish that is delicious and filling for energy that will get you through whatever the day has to offer.

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School Breakfast Pizza (with Sausage Gravy)

Five rectangular pieces of pizza topped with sausage gravy, scrambled eggs, melted cheddar cheese, and herbs are arranged on a wooden serving board.
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If you miss the taste of school breakfast pizza or want to experience this nostalgic goodness for the first time, here’s a recipe to satisfy your cravings. Instead of pizza sauce, this pizza uses sausage gravy and is topped with eggs and shredded cheddar. It uses just a few ingredients that you’re likely to have on hand for an easy, hearty breakfast.

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Six Ingredient Sausage Potato Pie

A close-up of a baked crustless topped with melted cheese, chopped kale, sausage, and egg, with a serving utensil in the background.
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Six Ingredient Sausage Potato Pie is an amazing and delicious way to get some of your veggies in right when you wake up. It features kale along with potatoes, sausage, egg, and gruyere cheese. Recipe author Lindsay Ostrom noted that this pie gets her out of bed and is one of the few savory breakfasts she truly enjoys, so you’ll love it even if you usually prefer something sweet in the morning.

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Easy Homemade Breakfast Sausage Recipe (Freezer-Friendly)

A white platter of cooked breakfast sausage patties on a marble surface, surrounded by slices of toast, whole eggs, cracked eggshells, and a glass of orange juice.
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Store bought sausage is great, but if you have the time, why not make your own? You can season these sausage patties to your taste, making them more customizable and potentially more flavorful than what you can get at the store. They also can freeze for up to a month so you ensure you always have some on hand.

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Keto Breakfast Casserole

A slice of broccoli, egg and cheese casserole featuring breakfast sausage is garnished with chopped herbs and served on a white plate with a fork beside it.
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This breakfast casserole is perfect for keto and non-keto diners alike. It’s reminiscent of a broccoli cheddar quiche but with the addition of sausage and without the crust. It’s another great meal prep breakfast as it can be refrigerated before baking for up to three days or frozen for up to 3 months.

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Hi there, it’s nice to meet you!  I’m a recipe developer, author, TV contributor and recipe hoarder that shares tried and true recipes anyone can make.  It Is a Keeper started in 2010 as a hobby that quickly grew.  Spending time in the kitchen has always made me happy – whether I’m making an old favorite that I know by heart or trying a new recipe. You can learn more about me here. 

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