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Cooking breakfast sausage in the oven is an easy, hands-off way to cook sausage links or patties. There's no standing over the stove, and you can cook a whole batch at once.
The sausages cook at 400°F and are ready in about 15-20 minutes, making this method especially handy when you're cooking breakfast for a crowd.
Baking breakfast sausage
When I'm only cooking a few pieces of breakfast sausage, I usually cook them on the stovetop. But when I'm making a larger batch or my stovetop is already full, the oven is my go-to method.
I first tried baking breakfast sausage when we had a large group over for Mother's Day brunch. I could put an entire batch in the oven and focus on everything else I was making instead of standing at the stove cooking sausage.
This method works equally well for breakfast sausage links or patties, and you can cook as many as will comfortably fit on your baking sheet.
This method works well for both sausage links and sausage patties. I also use this method for baking Italian Sausages!
Key ingredients
This section reviews the best ingredients and substitutions for this recipe. For an exact list of ingredients and quantities, check the recipe card below.
- Sausage - Select your favorite breakfast sausage links or patties.
How to cook breakfast sausage in the oven
In this section, I share step-by-step photos, cooking methods, techniques, and a general overview. For detailed instructions, temperatures, and timing, check the printable recipe card below.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F
- Place sausages on a baking sheet. I like to line my baking sheet with parchment paper for easier cleanup, but leaving it uncovered is fine too.
- Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes, rotating the sausages once halfway through cooking time.
- Check for doneness with an instant-read thermometer. Pork sausage should reach an internal temperature of 160°F. Insert the thermometer into the center of the thickest sausage to check the temperature.
- Serve hot.
Recipe tips
- Use parchment paper for easier cleanup.
- Leave a bit of space between sausages.
- Use links or patties.
- If using patties and you are not using parchment paper, lightly spray the baking sheet with a nonstick spray before adding the patties.
- Turn, rotate, or flip the sausage partway through cook time.
- Check for doneness with an instant-read thermometer. Pork sausage should reach an internal temperature of 160°F. Insert the thermometer into the center of the thickest sausage to check the temperature.
- Cooking time will vary depending on the size of your sausages, the amount of sausages you are cooking, and your oven.
- You can cook any amount of sausage as long as it fits on the pan.
Frequently asked questions
Yes, frozen sausages can be cooked in the same manner. You will need to add about 10-15 minutes to the cooking time.
Yes, larger-sized sausages can be cooked in the oven. Increase the cooking time and make certain the sausages are fully cooked through.
Serving suggestions
Serve with your favorite breakfast items. Some favorites include
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Breakfast Sausage in Oven
Equipment
- Cookie Sheet
Ingredients
- 1 pound breakfast sausage links or patties (any amount of links or patties may be used)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F
- Place sausages on a baking sheet. I like to line my baking sheet with parchment paper for easier cleanup, but leaving it uncovered is fine too.
- Bake in oven for 15-20 minutes, rotating the sausages once halfway through cooking time.
- Check for doneness with an instant-read thermometer. Pork sausage should reach an internal temperature of 160°F. Insert the thermometer into the center of the thickest sausage to check the temperature.
- Serve hot.
Notes
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- Use parchment paper for easier cleanup.
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- Leave a bit of space between sausages.
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- Use links or patties.
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- If using patties and you are not using parchment paper, lightly spray the baking sheet with a nonstick spray before adding the patties.
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- Turn, rotate or flip the sausage partway through cook time.
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- Cooking time will vary depending on the size of your sausages, the amount of sausages you are cooking and your oven.
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- You can cook any amount of sausage as long as it fits on the pan.
Nutritional Disclaimer:
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Michelle says
Great idea!!! Thank you! I'll be cooking breakfast for dinner tonight!
Kathy says
Yay!!! We love breakfast for dinner! 🙂
Liz Ratkowski says
Loved how easy it is to make in the oven
Kathy says
Thanks so much! I love this when I have a crowd to feed! Easy Peasy!!!