Breakfast sausage with blueberries

INGREDIENTS

• 1 lb ground meat of choice (pork, chicken, or turkey)
• 1/2 cup frozen (no need to thaw) or fresh blueberries, whole or chopped
• 1 tsp rubbed sage
• 1/2 tsp Aleppo pepper (or 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper + 1/4 tsp paprika)
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp dried thyme
• 1/4 tsp ground coriander
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp pepper

DIRECTIONS

1. Thoroughly combine all ingredients with your hands.
2. Shape the meat into a log and place it on a large piece of plastic wrap. Roll it up in the plastic wrap, tightly twisting both ends.
3. When ready to serve, slice it into patties. You should get about eight sausage patties. Cook them in a lightly oiled skillet on medium heat, turning once, until both sides are browned. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until the meat is completely cooked throughout. Serve.

Make-ahead directions: You can freeze the individual raw patties on a baking sheet, then transfer to a freezer bag. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and then cook as specified. Or, you can fully cook the patties, freeze them the same way, and just microwave the frozen sausage for 2-4 minutes on high when you're ready to eat.