Baconamerica first!
Petit Jean is the gold standard here, but it costs so much now, that I only buy it as an occasional treat. I usually buy great value thick cut, 12 oz package.
I always get to a point where I crave breakfast sausage. Agree that it's good with pancakes, or better yet, pecan waffles. I don't buy maple flavored sausage, because I like real maple syrup on my sausage. Jimmy Dean sage and Williams are my favorite brands.