Apple Sausage Breakfast Sandwich
Servings: 8 sandwiches
These Apple Maple Sausage Breakfast Sandwiches are a great make ahead camping meal. Sweet and savory, these sausage patties are full of great flavor and SO easy to make at the campsite!
Ingredients
- 1 apple
- 1 lemon
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon dried sage
- 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon sea salt salt
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
For the sandwiches:
- 8 Swiss cheese slices
- 8 English muffins
- 8 eggs
- Butter to serve
Instructions
At Home:
- Coarsely grate the apple on a box grater into a medium bowl. Add the juice of one lemon and enough cold water to cover. Set aside for 5 minutes, then drain and squeeze out the excess water.
- Return the apple to the bowl and add the ground pork, maple syrup, spices, herbs, and salt. Mix well until everything is thoroughly combined. Divide the mix into 8 portions and form into thin discs about 1/4 inch thick and 4 inches wide. If making these ahead of time, store in an air-tight container between squares of parchment for up to two days.
At Camp:
- Heat up a griddle and cook the sausages 2-3 minutes on each side, until browned and cooked through. While the sausages are cooking, cook the eggs to your preference and toast the English muffins. To assemble, butter the muffins, then add the sausage, an egg, and a slice of swiss. Enjoy!
Notes
Storage: Patties can be made at home before your trip. Store in an airtight container in your cooler at 40ºF or below for up to two days. Alternatively, you can freeze the sausages after forming for up to two months. Once they defrost in your cooler, cook them within one or two days.
