JIMMY DEAN HOT BREAKFAST SAUSAGE RECIPES

Steps:

• To make the sausage base, in a large bowl, mix together all of the ingredients until well-combined and as smooth as possible. Cover with plastic wrap and chill for at least 3 hours in the fridge, or overnight.
• Portion out the sausage into rounds and pat out into thick patties. Set a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the sausage in batches, until browned on both sides, about 4 minutes per side.
• To make sage sausage, add in the chopped sage to the sausage base from above and cook as directed.
• To make hot sausage, add in the cayenne pepper, chili pepper, and red pepper flakes to the sausage base from above and cook as directed.
• To make maple sausage, add in the maple syrup and maple extract (if using) to the sausage base from above and cook as directed.

Steps:

• In a large saucepan or stockpot, cook sausage over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until thoroughly cooked and no longer pink. Stir in drained tomatoes and green chiles; cover and cook 2 minutes. Stir in cheese and salsa; add green onions, if desired. Reduce heat to medium and cook uncovered until melted, stirring frequently. Stir in chopped tomato, if desired. Serve hot with chips.