Ground Turkey Sausage (Print View)
Lean, flavorful sausage patties made with ground turkey and aromatic spices. Ready in 20 minutes.
# 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.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- You get all the breakfast sausage comfort with a fraction of the guilt, and honestly, once you add the right spices, nobody can tell the difference
- It comes together in under twenty minutes but keeps in the freezer for months, making lazy Sunday breakfasts totally doable on busy weekdays
02 -
- The single biggest mistake people make is using lean ground turkey breast, which simply cannot compete with the moisture and flavor you get from thigh meat
- Letting the patties rest for a couple minutes after cooking helps them retain their juices instead of running all over your plate
03 -
- Keep a small bowl of water nearby to wet your hands while shaping patties to prevent the meat from sticking to your fingers
- Use an instant-read thermometer instead of cutting into patties to check doneness, which lets precious juices escape