Whole30 Sausage Patties Without Eggs: Savory Paleo Recipe

We started a Whole30 Facebook group filled with some fantastic people (you’re welcome to join), and one question we get a lot is: “What if I can’t do eggs?” An egg-free Whole30 cycle can be challenging, so we created a protein-packed, egg-free breakfast option. These Whole30 Sausage Patties make a quick breakfast or hearty snack—perfect for busy mornings. Make a batch, freeze them, and pull out a few the night before.

This year I’m doing Whole30 while pregnant and CrossFitting five days a week, so I focus on starchy, Whole30-compliant carbohydrates to keep my energy up.

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See the printable recipe at the bottom of the page.

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For this recipe you might already have everything on hand. If not, check your pantry list to stock up on Whole30 staples. Ingredients for the patties:

• 2 tablespoons ghee or other cooking fat
• 1/2 cup onion, diced
• 1.5 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1 cup fresh spinach
• 1/2 cup shredded carrots
• 1 cooked sweet potato, mashed
• 1 pound ground pork
• 1/2 teaspoon dried sage
• 1/4 teaspoon Himalayan salt (or preferred salt)
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Heat 1 tablespoon of ghee in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, and shredded carrots and sauté until the onions are translucent and the carrots begin to soften.
3. Add the cooked sweet potato and spinach to the skillet. Mash the sweet potato into the mixture and stir until the spinach wilts. Remove from heat and let the mixture cool slightly.
4. In a large bowl, combine the ground pork, dried sage, salt, and pepper. Add the cooled vegetable mixture and mix until evenly distributed.
5. Form the meat mixture into patties about 1 inch thick.
6. Heat the remaining tablespoon of ghee in the skillet. Fry the patties 2–4 minutes per side, until browned.
7. Transfer the patties to a baking sheet and finish cooking in the preheated oven for about 7 minutes to ensure they are cooked through.
8. Let cool slightly. These freeze well—portion into bags of three and thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating.

If you enjoyed this recipe, you may also like our Easy Whole30 Meatballs. I often make a big batch of both at the same time since they share many ingredients.

Have you seen our 30 Day Whole30 Meal Plan?