I’m sure I’m not alone in admitting that one of my guilty pleasures in life is a breakfast sandwich with a juicy sausage patty. Whether it’s from a fast food drive through or reheated in the microwave from a big name grocery store brand – I could gobble them down by the dozen. Unfortunately that’s not really on the cards, not if I plan on making my 50th. These things are typically laden with saturated fats. As such they remain a once in a while treat.
So how to satiate that craving as a staple? Personally, I rely on this product from MorningStar Farms. As I write this article, it’s by far my favorite meat free version of this breakfast treat. The texture is almost a perfectly replica of the real deal, albeit with slightly less rich mouthfeel. Taste wise, it isn’t quite the same, but it’s close. And loaded up with a fresh egg and your favorite sauces, its a remarkable facsimile – especially considering the health benefits (see below).
It’s sadly not vegan friendly – but hey – I load mine up with a runny egg anyway. I always have a package of these on standby in the freezer. Whether as a quick grab and go breakfast or afternoon snack, they hit the spot without hitting the waist.
MorningStar Farms Original Sausage Patties – what’s in the box
Six sausage patties come in this particular package, all directly within the resealable plastic pouch.
MorningStar Farms Original Sausage Patties cooking instructions and nutrition
Each of these patties is nutritionally light years ahead of meat based products. Each patty is a little under 1.5 ounces and yields just 3g of fat, none of it saturated either! To put that in contrast a McDonalds sausage patty has 17g grams of fat. Don’t get me wrong, I love a Golden Arches sausage patty, but with those numbers – only in moderation.
Cooking wise, these do well in the microwave, so much so I’ve never had call to cook them in the pan (recommended method) or oven. The packaging advises against overcooking and I’d agree – go too far and these get hard, really quite quickly.
MorningStar Farms Original Sausage Patties
I haven’t yet used this product to branch out into more exotic territory – e.g. pizza topping(!) as shown on the package, maybe one day! For me, these have a solid place between the layers of a toasted crisp English muffin!
Bonus point time! Given these are super healthy, you can justify adding in more toppings than you might not ordinarily think worth the calories – an extra hash brown for example…
Are MorningStar Farms Original Sausage Patties any good?
Absolutely! These are one of our favorite meat free breakfast sausage subs on the market. The texture, flavor and price is pitch perfect. The only possible minor negative is this is not a vegan friendly product, only vegetarians can enjoy this one.
MorningStar Farms Original Sausage Patties – what’s a fair price?
I paid $3.67 for this six pack at my local Walmart. A 12 pack costs $6.48. Either package represents a super affordable way to fix a healthy breakfast in my book.
More MorningStar Farms products and dishes
- MorningStar Farms Veggie Corn Dogs
- Incogmeato Chik’N Tenders review
- MorningStar Farms Italian Sausage Style Crumbles review
- Italian-style nachos
- Incogmeato Chik’N Nuggets – some of the best around
- MorningStar Farms Buffalo Chik Patties review – 2020 version
- MorningStar Farms Veggie Bacon Strips
- MorningStar Farms Incogmeato Burger
- Loaded veggie tots
- Thai red curry with rice noodles
- Thai jungle curry with rice noodles
- Sweet potato fry nachos
- Sloppy Joes with MorningStar Farms Crumblers
- Vegan BBQ Plate with MorningStar Popcorn Chikn
- Thai Yellow Curry with Cous Cous
- Loaded OreIda crinkle cut fries with chipotle mayo
- Nachos with MorningStar Farms crumblers
- Loaded cauliflower tots with MorningStar Farms crumblers
- Buffalo salad with MorningStar Farms Nuggets
- MorningStar Farms Original Chix Patties review
- MorningStar Farms Popcorn Chik’N Veggitizers review
- MorningStar Farms Mini Corn Dogs
- Review: MorningStar Farms Veggie Lovers Vegan Burgers
- Review: MorningStar Farms Chorizo Crumbles
- Review: MorningStar Farms Grillers Original 2019
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I’ve been buying morning star sausage patties for years and have loved them. Recently the product has changed. I don’t know what they’ve done but it’s awful! The texture as well as the flavor is discusting! I will be searching for a different product
Wow! I seen a lot of bad reviews on these patties from recently bought purchases. Very surprised. I bought a bag the other day at Remkes and baked them this morning, they tasted like sausage without all the fat. I really liked them. The date on them is July, 2022. I had to try them because I really like their buffalo chicken patties. I couldn’t find those but bought the veggie buffalo wings. Hopefully they’re just as good.
I’m surprised to hear they get so much flak Olimpia. I still enjoy these greatly, for the price/nutrition as you mention – they’re very good. I think they’ve been overtaken in taste by the likes of Beyond and Impossible, but the trade in there is that they come with way more salt and fat. Thanks for stopping by and commenting 🙂