Sausage Patties

• Starting with the most obvious, there are countless ways to cook and prepare breakfast sausage patties that are a long way from ordinary. On busy mornings, use the sausage shaped into patties and pan-fried to create a perfect side for fried eggs. With more time, dress it up a notch by adding fennel and maple syrup to your patties for a memorable breakfast sausage side. Add blueberries and maple syrup to breakfast sausage to create a fruit-flavored breakfast patty that tastes great as part of a breakfast sandwich, or on its own.

Sausage Casseroles

• Casseroles are perfect make-ahead dishes that work well for a brunch or for a large gathering. Bake a sausage strata, combining savory bread, cheese and sausage with an egg-filled pudding for an all-in-one meal that shines. Create a sausage and egg quiche using homemade or store-bought pie crust, or make any number of breakfast sausage casseroles using some of the best elements of breakfast -- cheese, sausage, potatoes, breads and eggs -- and bake your choice to perfection with a crispy, cheesy browned top.

Sausage Wraps

• Sausage makes a perfect filling for any number of breakfast-style wraps. Choose breakfast burritos stuffed with sausage, eggs, potatoes, cheese and salsa for a hearty and delicious start to the day. Add eggs, cheese, sausage and salsa to hard-shelled tacos to make quick and easy breakfast tacos or top tostadas with sausage, fried eggs and cheese for finger food that satisfies. Kick-start your morning with a high-protein, low-carb sausage and spinach omelet wrap and stay full till lunch.

Sausage Add-Ins

• Amp up many ordinary sides using breakfast sausage. Add the cooked sausage to grits to transform them into a protein-packed side, or use sausage in gravy to create the perfect topping for biscuits. Add cooked breakfast sausage to crepes, cornbread and waffles to boost flavor and create a more nutrient-dense breakfast. Add cooked breakfast sausage along with cheese, gravy and vegetables to pizza dough to create a breakfast pizza, or top your favorite cinnamon rolls with breakfast sausage to combine sweet and savory tastes at mealtime.