Food and Recipes Meat Sausage 16 Breakfast Sausage Recipes To Make This Weekend Way beyond the patty. By Jenna Sims Jenna Sims Jenna is a Senior Digital Editor for Southern Living and joined the team in 2014. She writes, produces, and assigns content with a focus on email growth and commerce content. She covers a range of topics in the lifestyle space from holiday gift guides to new product launches to tips for cooking with your air fryer. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Updated on June 29, 2024 Close Photo: Jen Causey; Food Stylist: Torie Cox While sausage is delicious in a simple patty form alongside a couple of fried eggs, it can also be enjoyed for breakfast in a wide range of recipes. We're talking casseroles, muffins, quesadillas, quiches, and more. In fact, you'll probably be surprised to learn just how many different breakfast recipes you can make with sausage. We've rounded up our best recipes for enjoying sausage for breakfast that will convince you that you should keep a roll (or two!) of pork sausage in your fridge or freezer at all times. 32 Rise-And-Shine Southern Breakfast Recipes 01 of 16 Sausage Gravy And Biscuits Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox In the South, homemade gravy is never complete without the addition of sausage. You can make both the biscuits and sausage gravy from scratch in under an hour. Get The Recipe 02 of 16 Cheesy Sausage, Egg, and Hash Brown Casserole Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Melissa Gray; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis Whether you need a breakfast to impress overnight guests or simply want a new recipe to feed your hungry family on Saturday morning, this cheesy casserole will do the trick. There's not just one, but two types of cheese in the hearty casserole. Get The Recipe 03 of 16 Sausage And Egg Casserole Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox This classic casserole is surprisingly simple. Plus, it can be assembled and stored in the refrigerator overnight so all you have to do the next morning is pop it into the oven. Get The Recipe 04 of 16 Breakfast Egg Muffins Caitlin Bensel, Food Stylist: Torie Cox Make these egg muffins on the weekend and warm them up on weekday mornings for a quick and filling breakfast without any hassle. They can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week. Get The Recipe 05 of 16 Breakfast Quesadilla Caitlin Bensel, Food Stylist: Rebecca Cummins Quesadillas aren't just for lunch and dinner. Sausage, eggs, cheese, and veggies make up the filling of a delicious quesadilla that can be enjoyed first thing in the morning. Get The Recipe 06 of 16 Sausage-Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole Jen Causey; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Instead of serving hash browns, eggs, and sausage separately, this one-dish recipe combines them all into one casserole. Simply scoop and serve. Get The Recipe 07 of 16 Biscuits-and-Gravy Skillet Jennifer Causey Since we know not all Saturday mornings can be slow, this recipe calls for frozen Southern-style biscuits to help cut down on prep time. The shortcut helps this skillet breakfast come together with just five ingredients. Get The Recipe 08 of 16 Everything Bagel Casserole Photographer Victor Protasio, Food Stylist Margaret Dickey, Prop Stylist Prissy Lee We like to think that most things are even better when served in casserole form, and this recipe proves that bagels are one of those things. As with most casseroles, this one can also be assembled ahead of time. Get The Recipe 09 of 16 Biscuits-And-Gravy Casserole Southern Living If you didn't think biscuits and gravy could be any more comforting, think again. Serving them up in a casserole dish with cheese will do the trick to take comfort to the next level. Get The Recipe 10 of 16 Cheese-And-Sausage Quiche Will Dickey Coming together in just 35 minutes, this quiche is not only quick but also filling. You can use mild, medium, or hot sausage depending on the spice level your family prefers. Get The Recipe 11 of 16 Cheesy Sausage-And-Croissant Casserole Alison Miksch Since this recipe should be chilled in the refrigerator for 8 hours before baking, it makes it the ideal make-ahead option. Just make sure to reserve the cheese to add just before baking. Get The Recipe 12 of 16 Sausage Gravy Casserole with Cheddar-Cornmeal Biscuits Greg Dupree; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall If you're looking for a shortcut to make this casserole recipe a little easier, you can use frozen biscuits if desired. It can also be made ahead and stored in the freezer for up to two months. Get The Recipe 13 of 16 Sausage-And-Grits Quiche Melina Hammer We upgraded quiche the Southern way by adding grits to the ingredient list. You can also easily double the recipe, just use a 13- x 9-inch dish instead, if you need to feed a larger crowd. Get The Recipe 14 of 16 Sausage, Biscuit, And Gravy Bake You can never go wrong with the trio of sausage, biscuits, and gravy. Plus, the layer of cheese on top of the casserole takes it to the next level. Get The Recipe 15 of 16 Sausage-Cheddar Muffins Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Rishon Hanners; Prop Stylist: Christina Daley These cheesy sausage muffins are great alone, but even better with a little hot sauce. Before baking, you'll sprinkle a little cheese over each muffin, which perfectly crisps up in the oven. They stay good for up to three days when stored in the fridge. Get The Recipe 16 of 16 Sausage Balls Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Sausage balls are the perfect on-the-go breakfast for the week. So, make them on a slow Sunday morning and graze on them for the next few days. The recipe makes eight dozen balls, which is the ideal amount for a normal-sized family. (No, really—you think it's a lot until you start eating them and realize how quickly they disappear!) Get The Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit