Ingredient

Cooked Breakfast Sausage

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Source

Animal-derived

Allergen

No

Role in food

Manufacturers use cooked breakfast sausage as a savory component and protein source in a …

What it is

Cooked breakfast sausage is a processed meat product typically made from ground pork, beef, or poultry, seasoned with spices like sage, pepper, and salt. It is usually formed into patties, links, or crumbles and then cooked, often by frying or baking, to ensure it is safe for consumption and to develop its characteristic flavor and texture.

Why it's used

Manufacturers use cooked breakfast sausage as a savory component and protein source in a variety of breakfast dishes. Its appealing flavor and texture make it a popular addition to breakfast sandwiches, burritos, casseroles, and bowls, often paired with eggs, cheese, and potatoes.

Health notes

Cooked breakfast sausage is regulated by the USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) for safety and labeling. As a processed meat, it is often high in sodium and saturated fat. The World Health Organization's International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has classified processed meats as carcinogenic to humans (Group 1), based on sufficient evidence that consumption causes colorectal cancer. However, this classification reflects a relative risk, and moderate consumption as part of a balanced diet is generally considered acceptable by dietary guidelines.

Allergen info

Cooked breakfast sausage is not a major allergen. However, some formulations may contain allergens like wheat (as a binder) or soy, which would be declared on the ingredient list.

Products containing Cooked Breakfast Sausage

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Green Chile Concepts LLC Mild Breakfast Bowl With Potatoes, Fire Roasted Tomato Salsa, Eggs, Bacon, And Sausage Over A Tortilla Topped With Cheddar Cheese And Poblano Peppers!, Mild, Cheddar Cheese And Poblano Peppers Frozen Breakfast Sandwiches, Biscuits & Meals High in sodium — 45% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 63% DV per serving 134kcal 5.6Protein 6.9Fat 11.2Carbs Zatarain's Inc. Dirty Rice With Eggs And Sausage Brunch Bowl, Dirty Rice With Eggs And Sausage Frozen Breakfast Sandwiches, Biscuits & Meals High in sodium — 29% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 67% DV per serving 182kcal 8.1Protein 9.1Fat 16.2Carbs Vital Farms Inc. Sausage & Cheddar Cheese Breakfast Bar With A Cheese Crust, Sausage & Cheddar Cheese Breakfast Sandwiches, Biscuits & Meals High in sodium — 20% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 63% DV per serving 224kcal 16.5Protein 12.9Fat 14.1Carbs Bob Evans Farms Inc Egg Bites Breakfast Sandwiches, Biscuits & Meals High in sodium — 30% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 72% DV per serving 204kcal 13.3Protein 14.2Fat 4.4Carbs Bellisio Foods Inc Breakfast Sausage Scramble Frozen Breakfast Sandwiches, Biscuits & Meals 137kcal 6.7Protein 8.6Fat 7.8Carbs Palermo Villa Inc. Breakfast Eggs, Breakfast Sausage, Bacon, Mozzarella, Cheddar Cheese Sauce Rising Crust Pizza, Breakfast Pizza High in sodium — 31% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 248kcal 9.9Protein 9.9Fat 28.4Carbs The Kroger Co. Sausage Scramble Eggs With Roasted Red Potatoes And Breakfast Sausage In A Three Cheese Sauce And Topped With Cheddar Cheese Breakfast Bowls, Sausage Scramble Frozen Breakfast Sandwiches, Biscuits & Meals High in sodium — 40% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 60% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 82% DV per serving 179kcal 8.5Protein 12.7Fat 6.6Carbs The Kroger Co. Sausage & Gravy Scramble Breakfast Bowls, Sausage & Gravy Scramble Frozen Breakfast Sandwiches, Biscuits & Meals High in sodium — 31% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 55% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 75% DV per serving 165kcal 7.5Protein 11.8Fat 8.0Carbs The Kroger Co. Meat Lovers Scramble Breakfast Bowls, Meat Lovers Scramble Frozen Breakfast Sandwiches, Biscuits & Meals High in sodium — 40% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 55% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 82% DV per serving 175kcal 9.0Protein 12.3Fat 7.1Carbs The Kroger Co. Farmhouse Style Scramble Scrambled Eggs With Roasted Red Potatoes, Breakfast Sausage, Bell Peppers And Roasted Onions In A Three Cheese Sauce And Topped With American Cheese Breakfast Bowls, Farmhouse Style Scramble Frozen Breakfast Sandwiches, Biscuits & Meals High in sodium — 38% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 50% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 71% DV per serving 165kcal 8.0Protein 11.8Fat 7.1Carbs Atkins Nutritionals, Inc. Farmhouse-Style Sausage Scramble Scrambled Eggs With Sausage, American Cheese And A Blend Of Bell Peppers & Onions, Farmhouse-Style Sausage Scramble Frozen Breakfast Sandwiches, Biscuits & Meals High in sodium — 41% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 50% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 120% DV per serving 172kcal 10.1Protein 13.6Fat 3.5Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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