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This Maple Chicken Pork Sausage Never Lasts in My House

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Sweet and savory breakfast sausage made with chicken, pork, and real maple syrup
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homemade maple breakfast sausage

This maple chicken pork sausage never lasts in my house.

It’s sweet, savory, and one of those breakfasts my family asks for again before the plates are even cleared.

The Sweet Breakfast Sausage That Always Gets Requested

This one?
This is a family favorite.

homemade maple breakfast sausage

The kind of breakfast where nobody complains, nobody picks at their plate, and somehow… there are never leftovers.

This maple chicken pork sausage came from wanting something a little lighter than traditional pork sausage, but still flavorful, comforting, and worth waking up for.

And once I added real maple syrup?

Yeah… it was over.

Why This Sausage Just Works

There’s something about that balance of:

  • savory from the pork
  • lean, lighter texture from the chicken
  • sweetness from real maple syrup

It hits that perfect middle ground where it’s not too heavy, not too sweet, just right.

homemade maple breakfast sausage

Maple Chicken Pork Breakfast Sausage

Sweet and savory breakfast sausage made with chicken, pork, and real maple syrup
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 16 patties
Course: Breakfast, brunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 95
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
Sausage Base
  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • ½ lb ground pork
  • 1 –2 tbsp cold water
Seasoning
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp sage
  • ½ tsp thyme
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/8 tsp maple extract
  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes optional

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Combine all ingredients in a bowl.
  2. Mix until slightly sticky.
  3. Cook a small test patty and adjust seasoning if needed.
  4. Scoop using a #24 scoop.
  5. Press into patties using plastic wrap and a glass.
  6. Cook until browned and fully cooked.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pattyCalories: 95kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 9gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1.5gSodium: 250mgSugar: 1g

Notes

Maple syrup balances the richness of pork.
Great for breakfast sandwiches.

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Perfect Pairing: Sweet Cream Pancakes

This sausage was made for pancakes.

Not optional. Not negotiable 😭

Especially with my soft, fluffy sweet cream pancakes, the kind that soak up just enough syrup without falling apart.

You get:
👉 sweet
👉 savory
👉 soft
👉 crispy edges

That full breakfast moment.

Why My Family Loves This One

  • Slightly lighter than all-pork sausage
  • Kid-friendly (not spicy)
  • Sweet and balanced but not overwhelming
  • Feels like a “real breakfast” without being heavy

It’s one of those recipes that turns into “Can you make that again?”

What Makes My Homemade Maple Sausage Different

Most maple sausages lean too sweet or too greasy.

This one:

  • Uses real maple syrup (not artificial)
  • Balances fat with chicken
  • Keeps that classic breakfast sausage flavor

So you still get comfort… just a little more balanced.

Storage Tips

Refrigerator

  • Store cooked sausage in an airtight container
  • Keeps for 3–4 days

Freezer

  • Freeze raw or cooked portions
  • Keeps for up to 3 months

Freeze in patties for easy grab-and-cook mornings

Serving Ideas

  • With sweet cream pancakes (the GOAT pairing)
  • Breakfast sandwiches
  • With eggs and toast
  • Crumbled into breakfast bowls

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