Jimmy Dean Sausage Copycat (Original Flavor)
This Jimmy Dean Sausage Copycat is my go to breakfast recipe. The all natural Jimmy Dean sausage is safe to eat with top 9 allergies and I enjoy their sausage. You can buy that one here. Yet, it gets pretty expensive if it’s a main staple in your home, like it is mine. And it also contains some unhealthy additives and too much added sugar. And because Jimmy Dean makes their sausage in bulk, the seasonings are not always the same flavor quality in every sausage you buy. Each package will taste slightly different.
So for those reasons, I started making my sausages at home! They are perfectly delicious every time & this recipe saves our family about 8$ per batch, which we eat through once a week! So, that saves us about 40$ a month on groceries which does add up over the course of a year (480$!!)
History of Title
The history of Jimmy Dean is super fascinating! If you want to find out more about the history of Jimmy Dean Sausage, here is where I found my information!
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Ingredients & Substitutes
- 2.5 lbs ground pork, OR chicken
- 1/3 cup Maple Syrup
- 1 TB Sage
- 1 TB Salt
- 1-2 tsp Red Pepper Flakes (2 tsp if you want it spicy)
- 1 tsp Black Pepper
- 1 tsp White Pepper
How to Make Jimmy Dean Sausage Copycat
Making this Jimmy Dean Sausage Copycat is super simple. You just mix all ingredients together and shape into patties, one long log, or mini logs. Place these shapes on parchment lined baking sheets and freeze till ready to use!
Shaping the sausage into serving sizes does take some time (up to 45 mins). So, you can choose to do it the quick man’s way and put 1/2 pound in multiple baggies to cut up into bite sized chunks while cooking. Freeze sausage or use right away.
Store in an airtight container in the freezer up to 4 months or fridge for a week.
When ready to cook, heat the sausage in skillet on medium heat, till browned and cooked thoroughly.
Common Questions
- Can you substitute honey or agave for the maple syrup? Yes! You definitely can, but the flavor will be different. I don’t think honey pairs as nicely with this recipe, but agave is certainly a good substitute.
Other Favorite Breakfast Recipes
Jimmy Dean Sausage Copycat (less expensive & healthier!)
The all natural Jimmy Dean sausage is safe to eat with top 9 allergies and I enjoy their sausage. Yet, it gets pretty expensive if it’s a main staple in your home, like it is mine. And it also contains some unhealthy additives and too much added sugar. And because Jimmy Dean makes their sausage in bulk, the seasonings are not always the same flavor quality in every sausage you buy. Each package will taste slightly different.
So for those reasons, I started making my sausages at home! They are perfectly delicious every time & this recipe saves our family about 8$ per batch, which we eat through once a week! So, that saves us about 40$ a month on groceries which does add up over the course of a year (480$!!)
- Total Time: 10-45 mins
- Yield: 2.5 lbs sausage 1x
Ingredients
- 2.5 lbs ground pork, OR chicken
- 1/3 cup Maple Syrup
- 1 TB Sage
- 1 TB Salt
- 1–2 tsp Red Pepper Flakes (2 tsp if you want it spicy)
- 1 tsp Black Pepper
- 1 tsp White Pepper
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients together and shape into patties, one long log, or mini logs. Freeze or use right away.
- Store in an airtight container in the freezer up to 4 months or fridge for a week.
- Heat in skillet, till browned and cooked thoroughly.
- Prep Time: 10-45 mins