Ground Turkey Sausage Patties (Printer-friendly)
Lean, savory homemade turkey sausage seasoned with sage, thyme, and smoked paprika. Ready in 20 minutes for breakfast or any meal.
# 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
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
→ Other
11 - 1 tbsp olive oil
# Directions:
01 - In a large bowl, combine ground turkey with all spices, seasonings, and fresh parsley. Mix gently until just combined; avoid over-mixing to prevent tough texture.
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 Advice:
01 -
- Customizable spice blend means you control exactly how much heat and flavor goes into each bite
- Turkey absorbs these seasonings beautifully while keeping things lighter than traditional pork sausage
02 -
- Overmixing the meat makes tough, rubbery patties, so stop as soon as the spices look evenly distributed
- Turkey needs to rest for a couple of minutes after cooking so the juices redistribute throughout the meat instead of running onto your plate
03 -
- Let the seasoned meat rest in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before cooking, which helps the flavors meld and the patties hold their shape better
- Make a tiny test patty and cook it first so you can adjust the seasoning before shaping the entire batch