Minnesota Potato Sausage Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground pork (preferably with 20% fat for juiciness)
• ½ pound ground beef (optional for added depth)
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
• ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
• ½ teaspoon dried sage, ground
• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 2 cups potatoes, peeled and finely grated (Russet or Yukon Gold recommended)
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt