Breakfast Sausage Cooking Instructions

Uncooked Sausage Links

Cook sausage until the internal temperature reaches 165oF and is no longer pink inside.

Stovetop: Cook frozen sausage links in skillet over medium heat for 12 to 16 minutes or until meat is no longer pink inside, turning frequently to brown evenly.

Oven - Broil: Place frozen links on broiler pan rack. Broil 4 to 5 inches below heat for 10 to 15 minutes or until no longer pink inside, turning to brown evenly.

Oven - Bake: Place frozen links in shallow baking pan. Bake at 325oF for 18 to 20 minutes or until meat is no longer pink inside.

Fully Cooked Sausage Links

Microwave: Place desired number of frozen sausage links on paper towel-lined microwave-safe plate. Microwave on High (100% power). Rearrange links on plate halfway through time for even heating. Let stand in microwave 2 minutes before serving. Note: All microwave ovens vary. Times given are approximate.

  • 1 to 6 links (25 seconds to 2-1/2 minutes)
  • 7 to 11 links (1-3/4 to 2-3/4 minutes)
  • 12 to 16 links (3 to 4 minutes)

Stovetop: Heat sausage links in skillet over medium heat approximately 10 minutes or until hot, turning occasionally.

Fully Cooked Sausage Patties

Microwave: Place desired number of frozen sausage patties in single layer on paper towel-lined microwave-safe plate. Microwave on High (100% power) for 40 to 45 seconds per patty. Let stand in microwave 2 minutes before serving. Note: All microwave ovens vary. Times given are approximate.

Stovetop: Heat sausage patties in skillet over medium heat approximately 5 minutes or until hot, turning occasionally.

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