Description
Breakfast dreams come alive with this maple-glazed sausage links recipe that perfectly balances sweet and savory flavors. Crispy, caramelized edges and rich maple glaze invite you to savor a delightful morning meal that celebrates simple, hearty ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1 lb (450 g) breakfast sausage links
Glaze Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Seasoning:
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Place sausage links in a spacious skillet over medium heat, allowing them to sizzle and develop a rich golden-brown exterior for 8-10 minutes, rotating periodically to ensure even cooking.
- Transfer fully cooked sausages onto a separate plate, keeping them warm.
- Reduce skillet heat to low and introduce butter, melting it smoothly across the cooking surface.
- Whisk maple syrup, Dijon mustard, and freshly cracked black pepper into the melted butter, creating a glossy, aromatic glaze that thickens within 1-2 minutes.
- Carefully reintroduce sausages into the skillet, gently rolling them through the maple mixture until each link is thoroughly and elegantly coated.
- Plate the glazed sausages immediately, optionally garnishing with delicate fresh herb sprigs for an enhanced visual and flavor presentation.
Notes
- Opt for high-quality, nitrate-free sausage links to enhance overall flavor and health benefits.
- Lower cooking temperature helps prevent burning and ensures even caramelization of the maple glaze.
- Use pure maple syrup instead of artificial maple-flavored syrups for an authentic, rich taste profile.
- Experiment with different mustard varieties like whole grain or spicy brown to customize the glaze’s complexity.
- Prep Time: 0 minutes
- Cook Time: 10–12 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 408
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 841 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg