Whether you’re building a weekend spread or need a fast hit of protein on a weekday morning, a really good breakfast sausage can elevate the experience. Unfortunately, we don’t always have time to make our own sausage patties . That’s why our team of expert tasters put 19 breakfast sausages through a blind taste test to determine their favorites.

Our methodology

Best fresh sausage links: Aldi

Best fresh sausage patties: Bob Evans

Best precooked sausage links: Jimmy Dean

Best precooked sausage patties: Jones Dairy Farm

If you’re short on time—or simply short on patience—a package of premade breakfast sausages can be a lifesaver. You’ll find them as patties and links, frozen or refrigerated, pre-browned or uncooked.…