Ground Turkey Sausage (Printer-Friendly)
Lean, seasoned turkey patties ready in 20 minutes. Perfect for breakfast or as a versatile protein addition.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Meats
01 - 1 lb ground turkey (preferably thigh for more flavor)
→ Spices & Seasonings
02 - 1 tsp kosher salt
03 - 1/2 tsp black pepper
04 - 1 tsp dried sage
05 - 1/2 tsp dried thyme
06 - 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
07 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
08 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
09 - 1/2 tsp onion powder
→ Herbs
10 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)
→ Other
11 - 1 tbsp olive oil (for cooking)
# How To Make It:
01 - In a large bowl, combine ground turkey with all spices, seasonings, and fresh parsley if using. Mix gently until just combined; do not over-mix.
02 - Divide mixture into 8 equal portions and shape into patties, or leave loose for use in recipes.
03 - Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add patties and cook for 4–5 minutes per side, or until browned and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
04 - Serve warm as breakfast sausage, in sandwiches, or crumble into scrambled eggs or pasta.
# Helpful Hints:
01 -
- You get all the satisfaction of breakfast sausage without the heavy grease and mystery ingredients
- The spice blend is completely customizable, so you can make it taste exactly how your family likes it
- One batch makes enough for breakfast now plus leftovers to freeze for busy weekday mornings
02 -
- Using ground turkey thigh instead of breast is absolutely essential for moist, flavorful sausage
- Overmixing the meat mixture is the most common mistake that leads to tough, rubbery patties
- Letting the patties rest after cooking prevents all those delicious juices from running out onto the plate
03 -
- Make a tiny test patty and cook it first, then adjust the seasonings before shaping the rest of the batch
- Use a kitchen scale to portion the meat evenly so all patties cook at the same rate